peeking around
verb phraseUK /ˈpiːkɪŋ əˈraʊnd/
US /ˈpiːkɪŋ əˈraʊnd/
Looking quickly and secretly at things around you.
The little boy was peeking around the corner to see if his friends were coming.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Secretly checking what is happening in a place without being seen.
She was peeking around the classroom door to find out if the test had started.
3. Looking carefully in many directions to find something.
He kept peeking around the store for the toy he wanted.
4. Glancing shyly or curiously at people or things nearby.
The new student was peeking around the playground at the other kids.