Peekaboo
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpikəbu/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Peekaboo is a noun meaning (games) A game for a small child in which one covers one's face, then suddenly reveals it, saying "Boo!" or "Peekaboo!".
Meaning
(games) A game for a small child in which one covers one's face, then suddenly reveals it, saying "Boo!" or "Peekaboo!".
More Meanings
- (of clothing) With holes, slits or transparent fabric to reveal what is normally hidden.
- (boxing) Being or using a style of boxing with the hands kept close to the face to defend it.
- (intransitive) To peep out.
- Boo (when showing oneself unexpectedly).
Example Sentences
peekaboo boxing
a peekaboo guard
The model was wearing a peekaboo swimsuit.
A spike of white bone peekabooed through the flesh of his wrist and blood spurted.
Word Forms
- peekaboos
- peekabooing
- peekabooed
Synonyms for peekaboo
Depending on context, synonyms include peepbo, peep bo, peepo, bopeep.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bopeep, hey, ahoy, burn, surprise, cuckoo.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.