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peepshow

/ˈpiːp.ʃəʊ/

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noun

/ˈpiːp.ʃəʊ/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее выставку картинок или объектов, рассматриваемых через маленькое отверстие или увеличительное стекло, или короткий порнографический фильм, показываемый в небольшой кабинке с монетоприёмником.

A noun referring to an exhibition of pictures or objects viewed through a small hole or magnifying glass, or a short pornographic film shown in a small coin-operated booth.

  1. Viewing deviceB2formal

    An exhibition of pictures or objects viewed through a small hole or magnifying glass, often for entertainment.

    ruРаёк

    • The museum had a peepshow showing scenes from the 19th century.
    • Children gathered around the peepshow at the fair.
    • The antique peepshow displayed colorful landscapes.

    Synonymsraree-show

  2. C1informal

    A short pornographic film shown in a small coin-operated booth, typically in adult entertainment venues.

    ruПип-шоу

    • He avoided the peepshow booths in the back of the shop.
    • The peepshow was a controversial form of entertainment in the 1970s.
    • She worked in a peepshow booth for a short time.

    Synonymsloop

Forms
  • peepshows plural form
  • peepshows' possessive plural form
  • peepshow's possessive singular form