looky
Americaninterjection
Etymology
Origin of looky
First recorded in 1875–80; alteration of imperative look ye!
Example Sentences
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"After he told me he was a candidate to be secretary of the Army, I said to myself, 'Looky here, here's what's going on, perhaps he made this loan because Manafort could help him get a position,'" Rigby said in March.
From Salon
Now, looky here, you’re investing, contributing to a savings goal or putting more toward paying off debt — all because you took the time to scan your spending.
From Seattle Times
Now, looky here, you’re investing, contributing to a savings goal or putting more toward paying off debt - all because you took the time to scan your spending.
From Washington Times
Sandler then urged listeners to tell their grandma "no touchy, just looky."
From Fox News
But then Bertha jumped right in and said, “Well, looky here who showed up on our doorstep, Charlie!”
From Literature
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