look-see

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   A brief examination, a peek or glance.

   • I’ve had a look-see at your work, and I think you’ve done a pretty good job of things.
   • I'll just take a look-see at the problem and come right back, then we can go to lunch.
   • He gave me a quick look-see at what they're working on.
2. 2

   A person who serves as lookout or scout.

   • Once we have them localized, I can send in some look-sees to get a better idea of how many and whether there's actually a nuke in there with them.
3. 3

   An audition attended by an actor or model so that they can be visually appraised.

   • The basic use of the comp is to allow an art or casting director to select the model type needed for a particular assignment. This is generally followed by a casting call or a "look-see" for a more detailed evaluation of the models.
   • J. is dating P. at NYU and modeling on the side. They're planning to meet us in Paris for spring break so J. can go to some look-sees (and eat some escargot, obv.).
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   1. 4

      To make a quick inspection, especially as a lookout or scout.

      • I told Kola and he went down in the p.m. to look-see.
      • When I look-saw my brother's sunstone I knew it was mighty powerful magic.
      • Well I've known good and bad times, and laughed till I cried And I've been asked the questions and sometimes I lied I'm what some would call teak, and some would call weak You can look-see but maybe I'm not what you seek.

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