noun
- a children’s game in which someone hides their face and then suddenly reveals it, saying ‘peekaboo’
adjective
- having openings that allow glimpses of what is underneath or behind
Usage: fashion
exclamation
- used when suddenly appearing or revealing oneself, especially in the children’s game
Examples
- The baby giggled when her mother played peekaboo with her.
- He covered his eyes with his hands and then said ‘Peekaboo!’ when he moved them away.
- The toddler loved the simple game of peekaboo behind the curtain.
- She wore a peekaboo blouse with small cutouts at the shoulders.
- The peekaboo design of the fence allowed views of the garden beyond.
- Peekaboo! I can see you hiding behind that tree.
- Playing peekaboo is one of the first interactive games babies enjoy.