noun
- a children's game in which one player hides their face and then suddenly reveals it while saying 'peepbo,' causing surprise or delight
Usage: informal; chiefly British; also spelled 'peekaboo'
interjection
- an exclamation used when playing peepbo or to surprise a child by suddenly appearing
Usage: informal; chiefly British
Examples
- The baby giggled every time her father played peepbo with her.
- She hid behind her hands and shouted 'Peepbo!' to make the toddler laugh.
- Peepbo is a classic game that entertains infants and young children.
- He played peepbo with his nephew, covering and uncovering his face repeatedly.
- The children loved the peepbo game at the nursery.