"Peekaboo" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Peekaboo" Meaning

A game or gesture in which a person, usually a parent or caregiver, hides their face or head with their hands and then quickly reveals it, often with a smile and a playful "peek-a-boo" phrase, so as to startle or delight a child. It is a simple but effective way to elicit joy and laughter from a young child.

"Peekaboo" Examples

Peek-a-Boo

A playful phrase used to start or resume a game of hide-and-seek, where two people cover their eyes, count to a predetermined number, and then shout "Peek-a-Boo!" while revealing themselves.

Examples:

"Let's play peek-a-boo in the park, kids love it!" ( Informal invitation to start a game)
"Mommy's gone to hide, you have to find me, Peek-a-Boo!" (Mother pretending to hide while starting the game)
"Peek-a-Boo, did you find me under the bed?" (Child hiding underneath the bed and shouting the phrase)
"The clown did a peek-a-boo with the kid, it was hilarious!" ( Unexpected or sudden revelation of a person, used for comedic effect)
"I know you're hiding, Peek-a-Boo, I can sense it!" ( Older sibling teasing a younger one, pretending to know their hiding spot)