peekaboo

[ peek-uh-boo ]

noun

1. Also called bo-peep. a game played by or with very young children, typically in which one covers the face or hides and then suddenly uncovers the face or reappears, calling “Peekaboo!”

adjective

1. Clothing.
   1. decorated with openwork.
   2. made of a sheer and revealing material, as some blouses for women.
2. appearing briefly and then vanishing, or promising to appear but failing to do so:

   the fluctuating response of the stock market to a peekaboo economic recovery.

peekaboo

/ ˈpiːkəˌbuː /

noun

1. a game for young children, in which one person hides his face and suddenly reveals it and cries "peekaboo."

adjective

1. (of a garment) made of fabric that is almost transparent or patterned with small holes

Word History and Origins

Origin of peekaboo¹

1590–1600; peek + -a- connective + boo ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of peekaboo¹

C16: from peek + boo

Example Sentences

On Thursday, Peekaboo Gallery will present an homage/resurrection of the ghostly tradition at the historic Mayan Theater.

From Los Angeles Times

Through Peekaboo Gallery, he has produced gallery exhibitions that he likens to “museum-esque, theatrical experiences.”

From Los Angeles Times

An award-winning animation producer-director whose credentials include “The Simpsons,” “The Ren & Stimpy Show” and other popular titles, Reichek is the owner-operator of Peekaboo Gallery, which he has dubbed “The Pop Culture Time Machine™.” He is an avid collector of vintage records, furniture, automobiles, posters, illustrations, comics, clothing and more; among his principal focuses are tiki decor and Disney ephemera.

From Los Angeles Times

There is nothing new, of course, about Republicans playing fascist peekaboo, where they signal support for authoritarian views, and then pretend they did nothing of the sort when called out for it.

From Salon

DeeLee played peekaboo with the baby in the cozy chair.

From Literature