peekaboo

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noun

peek·​a·​boo ˈpē-kə-ˌbü How to pronounce peekaboo (audio)
: 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

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Noun
Steinfeld joins a bevy of stars reigniting interest in the peekaboo bra trend. Julia Teti, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024 Under torture, you might be forced to reveal the cowboy peekaboo, but that’s it. Jack Handey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 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 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of peekaboo was in 1600

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“Peekaboo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peekaboo. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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