peekaboo

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noun

peek·a·boo ˈpē-kə-ˌbü

Synonyms of peekaboo next

: a game for amusing a baby by repeatedly hiding one's face or body and popping back into view exclaiming "Peekaboo!"

peekaboo

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adjective

: trimmed with eyelet embroidery

a peekaboo blouse

: made of a sheer or transparent fabric

also : revealing usually small areas of skin

: offering only limited display or disclosure especially of a teasing sort

peekaboo publicity

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Noun

Featuring a fun, peekaboo window label, this is a sprightly rose that dances on the palate with fresh strawberries and raspberries, ripe cherries; a bit of melon and blood orange zest. —

Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024 The actress accessorized with a baseball cap and favored the peekaboo bra trend as well, which has been styled by such stars as Kristen Stewart, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Sydney Sweeney throughout 2024. —

Julia Teti, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024

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 See all Example Sentences for peekaboo