noun

lookee

Lookee (noun) means the person or thing being looked at, as opposed to the one doing the looking. Example: “In the game, one player is the looker and the other the lookee.”

noun

The person or thing being looked at, as opposed to the one doing the looking.

"In the game, one player is the looker and the other the lookee."

"The photographer positioned the lookee against a plain background."

How to use lookee

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe one being watched or observed, not the watcher.

Memory tip

This is a rare, jokey word — you will see it more in linguistics examples than in real conversation.

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Word forms

lookees plural

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In the game, one player is the looker and the other the _____.

Etymology

Formed from look plus the suffix -ee, which marks the receiver of an action (as in "employee" or "trainee").

Rhymes for lookee

ee see bee wee nee pee fee tee zee gee vee ree

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Frequently asked questions

What does “lookee” mean?

The word “lookee” means the person or thing being looked at, as opposed to the one doing the looking. In plain terms, the one being watched or observed, not the watcher.

How do you use “lookee” in a sentence?

Here is “lookee” used in a sentence: “In the game, one player is the looker and the other the lookee.”

What part of speech is “lookee”?

“Lookee” is a noun.

What is the meaning of lookee?

"lookee" (noun) means the person or thing being looked at, as opposed to the one doing the looking.