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bo-peep
[ boh-peep ]
/ boʊˈpip /
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Origin of bo-peep
1520–30;
bo (variant of
boo1) +
peep1Words nearby bo-peep
boozehound,
boozer,
booze-up,
boozy,
bop,
bo-peep,
Bophuthatswana,
Bopp,
bopper,
boppish,
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How to use bo-peep in a sentence
This film elicited complaints from some on the left, but not a peep from the right.
At Michigan, he would be a formidable recruiter, able to evoke the tradition of his former iconic coach, Bo Schembechler.
Not a peep from LaPierre on this extended assault on citizens of Ferguson, at least that I can find.
To suspicious artists like Bo Diddley or Jimmy Rogers, it seemed a form of control, with the songs held as hostages.
This open secrecy served its purpose, says Peep Ehasalu, communications manager for the hotel.
No notice being taken of the taps, the unseen visitor, after a short lapse, ventured to open the door and peep in.
No doubt, even in these choking circumstances, childish feeling may now and again peep out.
In short, one of the three circuits (Bo Oc Cb) shows money circulating once out of bank.
Yuh want t' keep your eye glued t' that peep-glass in the mornin', and not overlook no motions.
Her husband always called her the Bo'sun's Mate in Camp, because it was her duty, among others, to pipe all hands to meals.
British Dictionary definitions for bo-peep
noun
a game for very young children, in which one hides (esp hiding one's face in one's hands) and reappears suddenly
Australian and NZ informal a quick look (esp in the phrase have a bo-peep)
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