The Only Use of
glimpse
in
Bud, Not Buddy
- You know, at first glimpse I wouldn't say you look that much like Herman, but now that I look at you I suppose you do.†
p. 111.8glimpse = a quick look or partial understanding
Definition:
a quick look or partial understanding
The exact meaning of glimpse can depend upon its context. For example:
- "I caught a glimpse of her when I was walking to class." -- a very quick look
- "I glimpsed at the headlines." -- looked quickly
- "Reading the book gave me a glimpse of the life of a devout Muslim immigrant in America." -- a quick, incomplete view