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peekaboo

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3 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
3syllables

peekaboo

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peekaboo is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, peekaboo is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofpeekaboo

1noun
  • (games) A game for a small child in which one covers one's face, then suddenly reveals it, saying "Boo!" or "Peekaboo!".
1verb
  • To peep out.
1adjective
  • (of clothing) with holes, slits or transparent fabric to reveal what is normally hidden.

    Example: "The model was wearing a peekaboo swimsuit."

1interjection
  • Boo (when showing oneself unexpectedly)

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