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sneak peek

American  
[sneek peek] / ˈsnik ˈpik /

noun

Informal.
  • sneak peeks
    plural
  1. a brief, exclusive, or illicit chance to see or experience something, especially something that will later be officially released to the public.

    The auto designers have released a sneak peek into their latest model, a one-of-a-kind custom build.

    Viewers were treated to some TV and movie sneak peeks during the big game's commercial breaks.


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Noun Inflected Forms


Etymology

Origin of sneak peek

First recorded in 1940–45


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An exclusive sneak peek of this interview was published this morning in the Global Signals Newsletter.

From Barron's ● May 14, 2026

The sale offers a sneak peek into the flood of money that will soon hit San Francisco and other tech capitals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026

And here’s a sneak peek at what the new newsletter will look like.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 8, 2026

At these intimate gatherings, the singer gave select fans a sneak peek at her new music, explaining the inspiration for each track and even playing some songs live.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2025

OMG just got sneak peek at Vivienne Westwood pre-Fail.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

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