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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.


Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms


Etymology

Origin of sneak peek

First recorded in 1940–45


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Through its business developing custom flavors for other food and beverage companies, McCormick gets a sneak peek at what the rest of the industry is doing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026

Sony Pictures Entertainment kicked off CinemaCon on Monday with a sneak peek of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and a new installment of "Jumanji".

From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026

The trailer also offers a sneak peek at continued battles in the universe, even years after Paul, the “chosen one,” becomes emperor.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 8, 2026

“I can’t lie. I have never been good at it. Oh dear, okay. A quick sneak peek, but no more. And you tell no one of this. Got it?”

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

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