Also means
to sneak a look
Usage Note
Sbirciare implies looking furtively or sneakily, often through a gap or over someone's shoulder. It takes avere as its auxiliary: ho sbirciato. Not to be confused with guardare (to look/watch), which is neutral.
Examples
"Ha sbirciato dal buco della serratura."
Natural Translation
He peeked through the keyhole.
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