Dekko

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛkoʊ/

Definitions of dekko

noun a quick look or glance, especially a brief inspection or examination

Example Sentences

A1 I took a dekko at the menu before deciding what to order.

A2 She had a quick dekko at the map to figure out where they were.

B1 He gave the document a dekko to see if there were any errors.

B2 Before signing the contract, she requested a dekko at the terms and conditions.

C1 The detective took a dekko at the crime scene to gather evidence.

C2 The expert gave the complex data analysis a thorough dekko before drawing any conclusions.

Examples of dekko in a Sentence

formal Before making a decision, it is important to have a dekko at all the available options.

informal Hey, come take a dekko at this new gadget I just bought!

slang Let's sneak a dekko at the answers before the exam starts.

figurative She took a dekko at her past mistakes before moving forward with her life.

Grammatical Forms of dekko

• past tense: dekked
• plural: dekkos
• comparative: more dekko
• superlative: most dekko
• present tense: dekko
• future tense: will dekko
• perfect tense: have dekked
• continuous tense: is dekkoing
• singular: dekko
• positive degree: dekko
• infinitive: to dekko
• gerund: dekkoing
• participle: dekking

Origin and Evolution of dekko

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: British English

Story behind the word: The word 'dekko' is believed to have originated from British military slang during the British Raj in India.

Evolution of the word: Originally used by British soldiers to mean 'a quick look' or 'a glance', the word 'dekko' has since been adopted into everyday British English with a similar meaning.