bo-peep

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of looking out suddenly, as from behind a screen, so as to startle someone (as by…

    The act of looking out suddenly, as from behind a screen, so as to startle someone (as by children in play), or of looking out and drawing suddenly back, as if frightened.

    • That such a king should play bo-peep, / And go the fools among.
  2. Any whistling frog.

  3. Sleep.

    • Well, come on, boys. You've got to push off now. I'm going to read me linen and then get some Bo-Peep.
  4. + 1 more definition
    1. To play the game of bo-peep

      To play the game of bo-peep; to peek out suddenly.

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