PEEKABOO


Meaning of PEEKABOO in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' p ē -k ə - ˌ bü

Function: noun

Etymology: 1 peek + 1 boo

Date: 1599

: a game for amusing a baby by repeatedly hiding one's face or body and popping back into view exclaiming “ Peekaboo! ”

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