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peekaboo

noun

Meaning

  1. (games) A game for a small child in which one covers one's face, then suddenly reveals it, saying "Boo!" or "Peekaboo!".
  2. To peep out.
  3. (of clothing) with holes, slits or transparent fabric to reveal what is normally hidden.
  4. Boo (when showing oneself unexpectedly)

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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