Definition of peekaboo
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a game for amusing a baby by repeatedly hiding one's face or body and popping back into view exclaiming "Peekaboo!"
peekaboo
adjectiveDefinition of peekaboo (Entry 2 of 2)
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
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The first known use of peekaboo was in 1600
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