peekaboo

English

noun

Definitions

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

Etymology

Affix from English peek + English boo.

Origin

English

boo

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Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

boo English
booable English
booer English
bug-a-boo English
peek English
peekable English
peeker English
peeketh English
*peken Middle English