hide–and–seek

noun \ˌhīd-^ən-ˈsēk\

: a children's game in which everyone hides from one player who tries to find them

Full Definition of HIDE-AND-SEEK

: a children's game in which one player does not look while others hide and then goes to find them

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circa 1727

HIDE-AND-SEEK Defined for Kids

noun \ˌhī-d^ən-ˈsēk\

: a game in which one player covers his or her eyes and after giving the others time to hide goes looking for them

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