Peekaboo

noun verb adjective interjection

(games) A game for a small child in which one covers one's face, then suddenly reveals it, saying "Boo!" or "Peekaboo!".

What it means

  1. (noun) (games) A game for a small child in which one covers one's face, then suddenly reveals it, saying "Boo!" or "Peekaboo!".
  2. (verb) To peep out.
  3. (adjective) (of clothing) with holes, slits or transparent fabric to reveal what is normally hidden. “The model was wearing a peekaboo swimsuit.”
  4. (interjection) Boo (when showing oneself unexpectedly)

Letter analysis

  • Peekaboo contains 8 letters: 5 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 16.

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Common questions

What does Peekaboo mean?

(games) A game for a small child in which one covers one's face, then suddenly reveals it, saying "Boo!" or "Peekaboo!".

How many letters are in Peekaboo?

Peekaboo has 8 letters.

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