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peekaboo

Syllabification: (peek·a·boo)
Pronunciation: /ˈpēkəˌbo͞o/

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Definition of peekaboo

noun

  • a game played with a young child, which involves hiding behind something and suddenly reappearing, saying “peekaboo.”.

adjective

[attributive]
  • (of a garment) revealing glimpses of the skin or body:a black lace peekaboo dress
  • (of a hairstyle) concealing one eye with a fringe or wave of hair.

Origin:

late 16th century (as a noun): from the verb peek + boo1

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