Verboticism: Circumpeek

'Why do you keep looking at your spoon?'

DEFINITION: v. To steal a look at your reflection in a window, mirror or other reflective surface; often done furtively so not to be seen as vain. n. A reflected image which is distorted by vanity.

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Circumpeek

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Created by: artr

Pronunciation: sur-kuhm-peek

Sentence: Julie doesn't want to be viewed as vane but loves to circumpeek at her reflection in any shiny surface she can find.

Etymology: circumspect (cautious, discreet) + peek (sneaked look)

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