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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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During a late April afternoon at McDonald’s headquarters in Chicago, the company invited a few dozen social-media influencers for a sneak peek at its new beverage lineup rolling out this spring and summer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026

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

From Barron's ● May 14, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 8, 2026

Fans of his show will also get a sneak peek of the upcoming The Celebrity Apprentice: Christmas Specials as this year's contestants take on a charity challenge.

From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2025

“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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