peekaboo

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noun

peek·​a·​boo ˈpē-kə-ˌbü 

: 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

1

: trimmed with eyelet embroidery

a peekaboo blouse

2

: made of a sheer or transparent fabric

also : revealing usually small areas of skin

3

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

peekaboo publicity

Examples of peekaboo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Unlike Veronica Lake, the 1940s starlet who popularized the hairstyle back in the day, Rihanna didn't fully cover one eye with her hair, but a portion was brushed forward for a subtle peekaboo effect. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Sep. 2024

The singer opted for the peekaboo bra trend, wearing a bra that featured all-over turquoise stone embellishments. —Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Sep. 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

Word History

Etymology

Noun

peek entry 1 + boo entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1600, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1895, in the meaning defined at sense 1