peekaboo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A game for a small child in which one covers one's face, then suddenly reveals it, saying "Boo!" or "Peekaboo!".

adj

With holes, slits or transparent fabric to reveal what is normally hidden.
Being or using a style of boxing with the hands kept close to the face to defend it.

verb

intj

/ˈpikəbu/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-peekaboo.wav

peekaboo peek-a-boo peekaboos peekabooing peekabooed

From peek + -a- + boo.

peepbo peep bo peep-bo peepo

Picabo

peekaboo blouse peekaboo bra peekaboo card peekaboo dress peekaboo tank top peekaboo top

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