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Dictionary definition of “turkey peek”

turkey peek

n. a glance around or over an object or surface, such as a corner or wall. Also as verb. Subjects: English, Military, Slang

Editorial Note: Thanks to Ben Zimmer for suggesting this entry.

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Citations: 2000 [Bonka] Usenet: alt.sex.stories (Feb. 26) “‘How Mom Became My Slave’—Story”: I crept along the wall and did a turkey peek around the entrance to her room. 2001 Owen West Sharkman Six (Oct.) p. 116: We take a turkey peek, then sprint across the compound. 2005 Department of Defense U.S. Marine Corps News (Mar. 16) “Wounded Marine awarded Purple Heart, accomplishes mission” (in Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C.): In an effort to find his Marines, Taube said he risked injury by taking a “turkey peek” over his gravel pile to see if he could locate Robinett. 2006 Michael Ware @ Ramadi, Iraq Time (May 29) “The Most Dangerous Place”: Insurgents bob their heads out of homes to catch a glimpse of the Marines—“turkey peeking,” as the troops call it—a sign that they are preparing to attack.

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