PEEKABOO Meaning and
Definition
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Peekaboo is an interjection or noun that describes a children's game commonly played with an infant or toddler. As an interjection, it is used to signify surprise or enjoyment when momentarily revealing oneself to another person. The term is often accompanied by the phrase "I see you" and is pronounced as "piːkəˈbuː."
As a noun, peekaboo refers to a game in which one person partially hides their face or body and then quickly reveals it, usually by covering and uncovering their face with their hands. This game typically involves two participants, with one person concealing and revealing themselves to the other.
The term "peekaboo" is believed to originate from the phrase "peep bo," which was recorded in the 16th century. The game is considered an early form of entertainment for infants, as it engages their attention, helps them develop object permanence, and encourages social interaction.
In addition to its association with the game, "peekaboo" can also be used more generally to describe any instance of someone briefly and playfully revealing themselves or an object. It can convey surprise, amusement, or intrigue. The term has also been adapted and used metaphorically in various fields to describe situations, behaviors, or objects that mimic the concept of hiding and revealing, often with an element of surprise or unpredictability.
Common Misspellings for PEEKABOO
- oeekaboo
- leekaboo
- -eekaboo
- 0eekaboo
- pwekaboo
- psekaboo
- pdekaboo
- prekaboo
- p4ekaboo
- p3ekaboo
- pewkaboo
- peskaboo
- pedkaboo
- perkaboo
- pe4kaboo
- pe3kaboo
- peejaboo
- peakaboo
- pegkaboo
- peekabu
- peakabo
- Keekapoo
Etymology of PEEKABOO
The word "peekaboo" is derived from a combination of two separate words: "peek" and "boo".
"Peek" originated from the Middle Dutch word "kēken", meaning to "look quickly or furtively". It evolved into the Middle English word "piken" and later transformed into the modern English "peek", which refers to a quick or cautious look.
The word "boo", as an exclamation to surprise or frighten someone, has uncertain origins. Some speculate that it could be imitative of the sound made when trying to frighten or surprise someone suddenly.
The combination of "peek" and "boo" likely emerged as a playful phrase used while playing the children's game of hiding and revealing oneself.
Similar spelling words for PEEKABOO
- BCB,
- PAQPP,
- (p)ppgpp,
- BACAPA,
- BKB1-R,
- PEQAP,
- baquba,
- BBCAEP,
- PCOPO,
- BGP,
- HBHCP,
- PKB,
- PICBA,
- PGP1,
- bacob,
- PCB/PWB,
- PCPBEA,
- Picabo,
- PEGOB,
- HPCOP,
- pekeapoo,
- B-PCB,
- BYCB,
- PQP,
- PGP,
- PBCCB,
- BYKP,
- Piacaba,
- pgp-rtb,
- PAKP,
- baqouba,
- BGPY,
- BQP,
- BCOB-X,
- PCB,
- PKB/AKT,
- OS/PCP,
- pachaiyappa,
- begab,
- PGWBI,
- PGP-1,
- PCBBI,
- bacopa,
- Becuiba,
- bagboy,
- PKP1,
- PAQP,
- BHCCB,
- PIGBB,
- BCUBH,
- pick up,
- BCP,
- bigbee,
- PGBA-S,
- PGB,
- PGBE,
- PCB&T,
- bigbie,
- beaucoup,
- bigby,
- PAACB,
- PECPO,
- PCPAA,
- PcbO2,
- BGPAA,
- BACUP,
- PCBBH,
- peekapoo,
- PI3K/PKB,
- BYOCB,
- PGP9.5,
- S-BGP,
- BIOGAP,
- PACPI,
- BOWKOB,
- pekepoo,
- BHGPA,
- BWCB,
- PAKBO,
- BAGBI,
- PQPA,
- PCBA,
- buckby,
- BECOP,
- BCBUU,
- backup,
- peekabo,
- back up,
- PPKB,
- begbie,
- PEGHB,
- pickup,
- bagby,
- WBKPA,
- pogba,
- bagobo,
- PCAEP,
- BAP/BACP,
- PPQP,
- PCP-3,
- PIKAPP,
- PCP4,
- PCoIP,
- BAGUBA,
- Off-PCAB,
- BOHCP,
- PQPE,
- pcp,
- MP-BGP,
- PCAOB,
- PGP9,
- PPGPB,
- PPIGB,
- AKT/PKB,
- PCAPPA,
- PBCBA,
- BOCBA,
- ICC/PCP,
- HBGB,
- beachboy,
- PCPPA,
- BCOPE,
- WBKB,
- baqubah,
- pakapoo,
- P-PKB,
- picabia,
- ALPHA-BCP,
- PKP,
- BUCOP-NPT,
- BUCAP,
- PCOPA,
- .BCPIO,
- PGP/MIME,
- BBCBY,
- BCOBA,
- BKB,
- PACAP-IR,
- PCOP-PCWP,
- PCPy,
- PACAP-38,
- PGPPE,
- PKP3,
- BGGP,
- PACAP,
- BCOB-C,
- PCAPE,
- PCUB,
- bachop,
- bukoba,
- BCOB-A,
- i-BGP,
- P2CC2P,
- PCAEOP,
- BWCP,
- PAd-PCWP,
- PCPA,
- bugaboo,
- backpay,
- PGP-9.5,
- PAICAP,
- BOKB,
- PECBI,
- BKOBO,
- BCGPA,
- ppgpp,
- BCAPB,
- BGB,
- PCOPY,
- BCCP.
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