Peekaboo
noun
A game where one person hides their face, often with hands, and then unexpectedly shows their face, saying 'peekaboo'. Mostly played with babies.
I played peekaboo with my baby cousin, he laughed every time I revealed my face.
Often appears as...
- play peekaboo
- peekaboo game
Usage tips
Childish
adjective
Describes clothes with holes or spaces that let people see a part of the body that is usually covered.
She wore a peekaboo dress to the party.
Often appears as...
- peekaboo dress
- peekaboo blouse
noun
A game where one person hides their face, often with hands, and then unexpectedly shows their face, saying 'peekaboo'. Mostly played with babies.
I played peekaboo with my baby cousin, he laughed every time I revealed my face.
Often appears as...
- play peekaboo
- peekaboo game
Usage tips
Childish
adjective
Describes clothes with holes or spaces that let people see a part of the body that is usually covered.
She wore a peekaboo dress to the party.
Often appears as...
- peekaboo dress
- peekaboo blouse
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Infant Interaction
Peekaboo is often a baby's first interactive game, combining surprise with visual stimulation.
The baby giggled as her mom played peekaboo with her.
Pro Tip 2/3Facial Expression
Expressive faces make the peekaboo game more engaging for infants, as they learn about emotions.
His exaggerated smile during peekaboo made the infant laugh out loud.
Pro Tip 3/3Bonding Activity
Playing peekaboo can strengthen bonds, as it's a shared joyful experience between a caregiver and child.
She felt a connection with her new nephew while playing peekaboo.
Pro Tip 1/3Infant Interaction
Peekaboo is often a baby's first interactive game, combining surprise with visual stimulation.
The baby giggled as her mom played peekaboo with her.
Pro Tip 2/3Facial Expression
Expressive faces make the peekaboo game more engaging for infants, as they learn about emotions.
His exaggerated smile during peekaboo made the infant laugh out loud.
Pro Tip 3/3Bonding Activity
Playing peekaboo can strengthen bonds, as it's a shared joyful experience between a caregiver and child.
She felt a connection with her new nephew while playing peekaboo.
Pro Tip 1/3Infant Interaction
Peekaboo is often a baby's first interactive game, combining surprise with visual stimulation.
The baby giggled as her mom played peekaboo with her.
Pro Tip 2/3Facial Expression
Expressive faces make the peekaboo game more engaging for infants, as they learn about emotions.
His exaggerated smile during peekaboo made the infant laugh out loud.
Pro Tip 3/3Bonding Activity
Playing peekaboo can strengthen bonds, as it's a shared joyful experience between a caregiver and child.
She felt a connection with her new nephew while playing peekaboo.
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Video examples
Brian Skerry: Ocean Soul...
of swam in for a dash of blue color here into the picture but you know everywhere I looked in New Zealand in these marine reserves I saw a healthy ecosystems you know I played peekaboo with this little New Zealand fur seal pup that had just been born a few days ago here in the kelp and I moved to the north of New
Video examples
Molly Wright: How every...
What if I was to tell you that a game of peekaboo could change the world?
Video examples
Brian Skerry: Ocean Soul...
of swam in for a dash of blue color here into the picture but you know everywhere I looked in New Zealand in these marine reserves I saw a healthy ecosystems you know I played peekaboo with this little New Zealand fur seal pup that had just been born a few days ago here in the kelp and I moved to the north of New
Video examples
Molly Wright: How every...
What if I was to tell you that a game of peekaboo could change the world?
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Brad Goreski
American Designer
Everyone needs to have a denim shirt in your wardrobe. They work in the evening with a blazer or over your shoulder. They're great to pair with a pair of shorts - roll up the sleeves, unbutton it to show a peekaboo of your tank top.
Quote examples
Brad Goreski
American Designer
Everyone needs to have a denim shirt in your wardrobe. They work in the evening with a blazer or over your shoulder. They're great to pair with a pair of shorts - roll up the sleeves, unbutton it to show a peekaboo of your tank top.
Example 1 of 1
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