peepshow

• Nom désignant un spectacle ou une exposition d'images ou d'objets que l'on regarde à travers un petit orifice ou une loupe, ou encore un court film pornographique projeté dans une cabine individuelle à pièces.

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.

   Peep-show (dispositif de visualisation)

   • 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.

   Synonymesraree-show

2. C1informal

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

   Peep-show

   • 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.

   Synonymesloop