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intj

lookit

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intj
1
Used to grab someone's attention before making a point, similar to "look" or "listen."
"Lookit, I never said it was your fault."
"Lookit, we need to leave in five minutes."
2
Used to direct someone's attention to something, meaning "look at that."
"Lookit that sunset!"

How to Use Lookit

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn informal way of saying "listen up" or "look at that."

When to use it

Very informal, spoken slang — never used in formal writing.

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Etymology

A casual run-together spelling of "look at (it)", reinterpreted as its own word.

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