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peekaboo

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peek·a·boo  (pk-b)
n.
A game for amusing a small child, in which one covers one's face or hides and then returns to view saying "Peekaboo!"
adj.
1. Decorated with embroidered holes or eyelets.
2. Made of a sheer or transparent fabric.

[peek + boo.]

peekaboo [ˈpiːkəˌbuː]
n
(Group Games / Games, other than specified) a game for young children, in which one person hides his face and suddenly reveals it and cries ``peekaboo.''
adj
(Clothing & Fashion) (of a garment) made of fabric that is almost transparent or patterned with small holes
[from peek + boo]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.peekaboopeekaboo - a game played with young children; you hide your face and suddenly reveal it as you say boo!
child's game - a game enjoyed by children
Translations
peekaboo
nKuckuckspiel nt; to play peekabookuckuck spielen
interjkuckuck


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