peekaboo

/ˈpiːkəˌbuː/
interjection
  1. A word said while playing the game peekaboo, usually when revealing one's face.
    • The babysitter played with the toddler, saying 'peekaboo' over and over.
    • She popped out from behind the sofa and yelled 'peekaboo!'.
    • 'Peekaboo! I see you!' the father said to his daughter.
noun
  1. A game played with a baby or young child, where the player hides their face and then suddenly reveals it, saying 'peekaboo!'.
    • The baby laughed every time we played peekaboo.
    • She covered her eyes and then shouted 'peekaboo!' to her little brother.
    • Peekaboo is one of the first games that infants enjoy.
adjective
  1. Describing clothing or fabric that is partially see-through or has cutouts, revealing skin in a playful way.
    • The dress had a peekaboo cutout in the back.
    • She wore a peekaboo blouse with lace panels at the shoulders.
    • Peekaboo heels with open toes are popular in summer fashion.
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