peekaboo

Everyday

1. Peekaboo is a game for babies where you hide your face and then show it, saying «Peekaboo!». tree →
2. Peekaboo is what you say when you show your face in that game. tree →
3. A peekaboo piece of clothing has a small gap or hole that lets something show. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life with babies and toddlers it is a first game that teaches that things still exist when hidden. In stories it signals a playful moment. Phrases: «play peekaboo».

Examples

• My baby sister laughs when I play peekaboo. tree →
• «Peekaboo!» said Dad, peeping out from behind his hands. tree →
• The puppy played peekaboo behind the sofa. tree →
• Babies love peekaboo. tree →
• The sun played peekaboo with the clouds. tree →
• She wore a dress with a peekaboo back. tree →
• Grandma hid behind the door: «Peekaboo, I see you!» tree →
• We played peekaboo all afternoon. tree →

Note

Also spelled «peek-a-boo». UK also «peepo». «Peek» means look quickly — do not spell it «peak» (top of a mountain) or «pique».