English Explanatory Dictionary

look-see

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A brief examination, a peek or glance.
  2. A person who serves as lookout or scout.
  3. An audition attended by an actor or model so that they can be visually appraised.
verb
  1. To make a quick inspection, especially as a lookout or scout.

Word forms

look-see look-sees looksee looksie looksy look-seeing look-saw look-seen

Etymology

Borrowed from Chinese Pidgin English look-see.

Synonyms

go-see

Related words

once-over spot check
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