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Peepshow
//ˈpipˌʃoʊ// noun
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Noun
- 1 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 'curtains' in all."
- 2 a short pornographic film shown in a small coin-operated booth wordnet
- 3 A titillating or pornographic display viewed through a small slot, generally equipped with a timer to automatically close the slot when payment has expired.
- 4 an exhibition of pictures or objects viewed through a small hole or magnifying glass wordnet
Etymology
From peep + show.
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