peekaboo

Definitions


[ˌpiːkəˈbuː], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a game played with a young child, which involves hiding and suddenly reappearing, saying ‘peekaboo’


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Origin:
late 16th century: from peek + boo


[ˌpiːkəˈbuː], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of a garment) made of transparent fabric or having a pattern of small holes
(e.g: a black lace peekaboo dress)


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Origin:
late 16th century: from peek + boo




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