peekaboo.
A game for a small child in which one covers one's face, then suddenly reveals it, saying "Boo!" or "Peekaboo!".
Meaning & usage
A game for a small child in which one covers one's face, then suddenly reveals it, saying "Boo!" or "Peekaboo!".
Where this word comes from
From peek + -a- + boo.
With holes, slits or transparent fabric to reveal what is normally hidden.
The model was wearing a peekaboo swimsuit.
Being or using a style of boxing with the hands kept close to the face to defend it.
Where this word comes from
From peek + -a- + boo.
To peep out.
Where this word comes from
From peek + -a- + boo.
Boo (when showing oneself unexpectedly).
Where this word comes from
From peek + -a- + boo.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.