Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

look-see

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.63 in modern English

Syllables: look-see
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A brief examination, a peek or glance.

Informal

noun

A person who serves as lookout or scout.

noun

An audition attended by an actor or model so that they can be visually appraised.

verb

To make a quick inspection, especially as a lookout or scout.

Intransitive verb; Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"I’ve had a look-see at your work, and I think you’ve done a pretty good job of things."
"I'll just take a look-see at the problem and come right back, then we can go to lunch."
"He gave me a quick look-see at what they're working on."
"‘It’s the first native island I ever called at where the whole tribe didn’t come down to the beach for a look-see."
"I'm going up in the Cub to take a look-see."
"You'll do what I do. Meet and greet. Then read through the sides with the actors, unless they're on a look-see."

Etymology

Borrowed from Chinese Pidgin English look-see.

Usage

Inflected Forms

look-sees (plural) looksee (alternative) looksie (alternative) looksy (alternative) look-sees (present, singular) look-seeing (participle, present) look-saw (past) look-seen (participle, past)

Phrases

once-over spot check

Frequently Paired Words

once-over spot check

Synonyms

go-see

Questions

What does look-see mean?: A brief examination, a peek or glance.
Where does look-see come from?: Borrowed from Chinese Pidgin English look-see.

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