peekaboo

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   A game for a small child in which one covers one's face, then suddenly reveals it, saying…

   A game for a small child in which one covers one's face, then suddenly reveals it, saying "Boo!" or "Peekaboo!".

2. 2

   With holes, slits or transparent fabric to reveal what is normally hidden.

   • The model was wearing a peekaboo swimsuit.
3. 3

   Being or using a style of boxing with the hands kept close to the face to defend it.

   • peekaboo boxing
   • a peekaboo guard
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   1. 4

      To peep out.

      • A spike of white bone peekabooed through the flesh of his wrist and blood spurted.
      • “Mount Rainier has escaped the clouds.” I turned to the volcano peekabooing through the trees in the distance.
   2. 5

      Boo (when showing oneself unexpectedly).

      • “The Sire is the oldest living vampire in the world.” “He's the vampire from which all other vampires have descended.” “All of them.” “Do not ever open this door.” “Peekaboo.” (growling)

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