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peekaboo

Pronunciation: /piːkəˈbuː/
(also peek-a-boo)
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Definition of peekaboo

noun

[mass noun]
  • a game played with a young child, which involves hiding and suddenly reappearing, saying ‘peekaboo’.

adjective

[attributive]
  • (of a garment) made of transparent fabric or having a pattern of small holes:a black lace peekaboo dress
  • (of a hairstyle) concealing one eye with a fringe or wave.

Origin:

late 16th century: from peek + boo1

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