Looky-loo
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌlʊkiˈluː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Looky-loo is a noun meaning (informal) One who looks or stares; a gawker; a nosy or overly inquisitive person.
Meaning
(informal) One who looks or stares; a gawker; a nosy or overly inquisitive person.
More Meanings
- (informal) A look at something; a glance; an opportunity to look around.
- (slang) A person who comes into a store and looks around but doesn't buy anything.
Example Sentences
I brought the inspector in for a looky-loo.
Victor: "Yeah. So what. I'm just another looky-loo."
As I walked by, I couldn't help but take a looky-loo.
After the accident, I had to shoo away a bunch of looky-loos.
Word Forms
- looky-loos
- lookie-lou
- lookie-loo
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lookie-loo, lookie-lou, gawker, looker, looker-upper, lookership.
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