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

Word History and Origins

Origin of look-see¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

No wonder the rape onlookers in Richmond were enjoying a free look-see while they filmed with their cell phones.

From The Daily Beast

The pilot licked dry lips and wondered what would happen if he swung down there and just walked in for a look-see.

From Project Gutenberg

The next morning we turned out early, and got our first real “look-see.”

From Project Gutenberg

Johnny did “look see,” and the thoughts that passed through his mind as he looked were strange indeed.

From Project Gutenberg

When you carry weapons like that for protection never put it in your pocket without a look-see.

From Project Gutenberg

Sitting on hands has never been my delight, so I exited the shuttler and went down the hill for another look-see.

From Project Gutenberg

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