peek·a·boo
ˈpē-kə-ˌbü 
: a game for amusing a baby by repeatedly hiding one's face or body and popping back into view exclaiming "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
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
Other designs have open structures that would play peekaboo with any skin color.
Cartier, for example, is scheduled to unveil the Hyala necklace, a highlight of its new En Équilibre high jewelry collection, in Stockholm next week.
—Nazanin Lankarani, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2023
The peekaboo dress also includes a miniskirt with pockets at the hips, layered over maxi-length fabric with an open panel at the back of the legs.
—Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Oct. 2022
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Noun
The Emmy Award-winning actress, who plays the Silver Surfer in the forthcoming superhero film, wore a shimmering, metallic silver dress from the brand, featuring a peekaboo bra layering effect.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
Other designs have open structures that would play peekaboo with any skin color.
Cartier, for example, is scheduled to unveil the Hyala necklace, a highlight of its new En Équilibre high jewelry collection, in Stockholm next week.
—Nazanin Lankarani, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Adjective
One of the most popular styles of the moment is peekaboo bangs.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2023
The peekaboo dress also includes a miniskirt with pockets at the hips, layered over maxi-length fabric with an open panel at the back of the legs.
—Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Oct. 2022
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“Peekaboo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peekaboo. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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