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View synonyms for look-see

look-see

[ look-see ]

noun

Informal.
  1. a visual inspection or survey; look; examination:

    have a look-see.



look-see

noun

  1. informal.
    a brief inspection or look
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of look-see1

First recorded in 1880–85
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Example Sentences

Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks is also likely to join, and Rep. Jamie Raskin, who has a substantial national profile, will also give it a look-see.

From Slate

I’ve noticed lots of customers ordering only appetizers there before a look-see upstairs.

Then he added that he would, of course, give her nomination a sincere look-see.

This would refer him to the Justice Department for possible criminal charges, and Attorney General Merrick Garland has said he’ll give it a look-see.

From Slate

Hosoda’s “Mirai” was an Oscar nominee, and this one will get an awards look-see.

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