verb
looky
Looky (verb) means an old-fashioned or playful way of saying "look.". Example: “Looky here, what have we got?”
verb
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An old-fashioned or playful way of saying "look."
"Looky here, what have we got?"
How to use looky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA folksy, playful way to say "look."
When to use it
Dialectal and old-fashioned; mostly heard in phrases like "looky here" or "looky-loo."
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Etymology
Believed to come from the old imperative "look ye!", with "ye" (an archaic form of "you") worn down into the -y ending.
Rhymes for looky
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What does “looky” mean?
The word “looky” means an old-fashioned or playful way of saying "look.". In plain terms, a folksy, playful way to say "look.".
How do you use “looky” in a sentence?
Here is “looky” used in a sentence: “Looky here, what have we got?”
What part of speech is “looky”?
“Looky” is a verb.
What is the meaning of looky?
"looky" (verb) means an old-fashioned or playful way of saying "look.".
