peepshow
/ˈpipˌʃoʊ/
peepshow noun: an exhibition of pictures or objects viewed through a small hole or magnifying glass.
Noun
peepshow (plural peepshows)
- An exhibition of pictures or objects viewed through a small hole or magnifying glass.
- Beautiful peepshows with hand-coloured engravings by Martin Englebrecht, 1684-1756, were produced in Augsburg about 1740. The box, about six inches cube, contained slots to take four cut-out scenes, the front of the box had another cut-out, and the back was painted with a landscape, making six...1971, Gwen White, Antique Toys And Their Background, page 181
- A titillating or pornographic display viewed through a small slot, generally equipped with a timer to automatically close the slot when payment has expired.
Forms of peepshow
| plural | peepshows |
|---|---|
| alternative form | peep show |
Origin of peepshow
From peep + show.
Questions about peepshow
- What does peepshow mean?
- Peepshow means an exhibition of pictures or objects viewed through a small hole or magnifying glass.
- What part of speech is peepshow?
- Peepshow is a noun.
- How do you pronounce peepshow?
- Peepshow is pronounced /ˈpipˌʃoʊ/ (US).
- What is the plural of peepshow?
- The plural of peepshow is peepshows.
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