Meaning Of The Word Peekaboo

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Peekaboo is a game you play with babies in which you cover your face with your hands or hide behind something and then suddenly show your face, saying 'peekaboo!'

peekaboo in American English
a game to amuse a young child, in which someone hides his or her face, as behind the hands, and then suddenly reveals it, calling “Peekaboo!”
made of openwork or sheer fabric: said as of a blouse
used as an exclamation in the child's game or to gain attention or startle
adjective: decorated with openwork
noun: a game played by or with very young children, typically in which one covers the face or hides and then suddenly uncovers the face or reappears, calling “Peekaboo!”

peekaboo in British English
adjective: (of a garment) made of fabric that is almost transparent or patterned with small holes
noun: a game for young children, in which one person hides his or her face and suddenly reveals it and cries "peekaboo".

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