verb

looky

Looky (verb) means an old-fashioned or playful way of saying "look.". Example: “Looky here, what have we got?”

verb

An old-fashioned or playful way of saying "look."

"Looky here, what have we got?"

How to use looky

Learner’s notes

In 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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_____ here, what have we got?

Believed to come from the old imperative "look ye!", with "ye" (an archaic form of "you") worn down into the -y ending.

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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.".