turkey peek n. a glance around or over an object or surface, such as a corner or wall. Also as verb. Editorial Note: Thanks to Ben Zimmer for suggesting this entry. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
turkey peek n. a glance around or over an object or surface, such as a corner or wall. Also as verb. Editorial Note: Thanks to Ben Zimmer for suggesting this entry. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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