PEEKABOO


Meaning of PEEKABOO in English

(also peek-a-boo )

■ noun a game played with a young child, which involves hiding and suddenly reappearing, saying ‘~’.

■ adjective

1》 (of a garment) made of transparent fabric or having a pattern of small holes.

2》 (of a hairstyle) concealing one eye with a fringe or wave.

Origin

C16: from peek + boo .

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