Peekaboo: meaning, definitions and examples
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peekaboo
[ หpiหkษbuห ]
children's game
A game played with very young children, typically babies, in which one covers one's face and then uncovers it, saying 'peekaboo'. The game is often used to entertain and amuse infants.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The baby giggled with delight as his mother played peekaboo with him.
- She entertained the toddler by playing peekaboo with a blanket.
expressing surprise
Used to express surprise, especially when something is suddenly revealed or unexpected.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Peekaboo! I didn't expect to see you here.
- The magician pulled a rabbit out of the hat. Peekaboo!
Translations
Translations of the word "peekaboo" in other languages:
๐ต๐น esconde-esconde
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคชเคจ-เคเฅเคชเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Guck-Guck-Spiel
๐ฎ๐ฉ cilukba
๐บ๐ฆ ะบั-ะบั
๐ต๐ฑ a kuku
๐ฏ๐ต ใใชใใใชใใฐใ
๐ซ๐ท coucou
๐ช๐ธ cucรบ
๐น๐ท ce-ee
๐ฐ๐ท ๊น๊ฟ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูููู
๐จ๐ฟ kuk
๐ธ๐ฐ kuk
๐จ๐ณ ่บฒ็ซ็ซ
๐ธ๐ฎ kukec
๐ฎ๐ธ bรญ-bรญ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉะปะตาฃะบะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแฃ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gizlษnqaรง
๐ฒ๐ฝ cucรบ
Word origin
The origins of the word 'peekaboo' are uncertain, but it is believed to have developed as a form of baby talk. The repetitive nature of the game and the simple syllables make it easy for infants to mimic and enjoy. 'Peekaboo' is a universal game played with babies around the world, and its simplicity and surprise element make it a popular choice for engaging with young children.