verb Gaming Slang

Peek

/piːk/ · verb · slang

To briefly expose yourself around cover to spot or shoot an enemy.

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Definitions

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In 'jiggle peek' or 'shoulder peek,' a quick bait to draw fire and gather info.

“Shoulder peek first to see if they're holding.”
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2

As a noun, the act itself, often paired with a style like wide or shoulder.

“That wide peek got him killed instantly.”
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3

To step out from behind cover just enough to see or fire at an enemy, then return.

“Peek that angle but be ready to back off.”
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Peek In A Sentence

don't dry peek that angle, you'll just feed
he jiggle peeked and they wasted a whole utility
wide peek and one tap, that was clean

Origin & Usage

Standard English 'peek' adopted directly by tactical shooters in the 2000s, especially Counter-Strike, where controlling exposure around cover is core to the game.

People Also Ask

What does peek mean in gaming?

It means briefly stepping out from cover to see or shoot an enemy, then pulling back. It's a core skill in tactical shooters.

What is a jiggle peek?

It's quickly tapping in and out of an angle to gather info or bait shots without committing. The fast back-and-forth makes you hard to hit.

What is a dry peek?

It's peeking an angle without using any utility like flashes or smokes to support you. It's usually risky.

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