Definition of peekaboo
: a game for amusing a baby by repeatedly hiding one's face or body and popping back into view exclaiming “Peekaboo!”
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Origin and Etymology of peekaboo
1peek + 1boo
First Known Use: 1600
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peekaboo
adjective
peek·a·boo
Definition of peekaboo
1 : trimmed with eyelet embroidery a peekaboo blouse
2 : made of a sheer or transparent fabric; also : revealing usually small areas of skin
3 : offering only limited display or disclosure especially of a teasing sort peekaboo publicity
1895
First Known Use of peekaboo
1895
PEEKABOO Defined for English Language Learners
peekaboo
play
noun
Definition of peekaboo for English Language Learners
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: a game played with a baby in which you cover and then uncover your face and say “Peekaboo!”
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