peep show

American  

noun

1. a display of objects or pictures viewed through a small opening that is usually fitted with a magnifying lens.

2. a short, usually erotic or titillating film shown in a coin-operated viewing machine equipped with a projector.

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Etymology

Origin of peep show

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

It's a Peep Show special in the tent this year, with Olivia Colman and David Mitchell competing for the Star Baker title alongside co-stars Sophie Winkleman, Isy Suttie and Matt King.

From BBC

The stars will attempt hangable festive biscuit decorations, a Christmas pie technical challenge, and a showstopper round that sees the bakers recreate their favourite Peep Show moments in cake form.

From BBC

Winkleman's sister, Peep Show actress Sophie Winkleman, became a member of the Royal family herself after marrying Lord Frederick Windsor.

From BBC

In this Cambridge-set dramatic comedy-mystery, irascible David Mitchell, of “Peep Show,” “Upstart Crow” and “Would I Lie to You?” fame, plays an awkward, isolated genius with little practical experience of the world, drawn right into it when he winds up impersonating his missing twin brother, a police detective.

From Los Angeles Times

Colman, who burst into my awareness in the 2003 TV cringe comedy “Peep Show,” is fantastic throwing jabs around in costume designer PC Williams’ nouveau hipster wardrobe of bold, baggy lines.

From Los Angeles Times