Looky Loo

Pronunciation: /ˈlʊki luː/

Definitions of looky loo

noun a person who looks at something, especially something of interest or curiosity

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a looky loo peeking through the window.

A2 The looky loo was staring at the accident scene.

B1 The neighborhood is full of looky loos whenever there's a commotion.

B2 The police warned the looky loos to stay away from the crime scene.

C1 The media often attracts looky loos trying to get a glimpse of the celebrities.

C2 The security team had to keep the looky loos at bay during the high-profile event.

Examples of looky loo in a Sentence

formal The security guard noticed a looky loo hanging around the entrance of the building.

informal I saw a bunch of looky loos peering into the window of the new store.

slang Stop being such a looky loo and mind your own business.

figurative She always plays the role of a looky loo, observing everything but never getting involved.

Grammatical Forms of looky loo

• past tense: looked
• plural: looky loos
• comparative: lookier
• superlative: lookiest
• present tense: looky loo
• future tense: will looky loo
• perfect tense: have looked
• continuous tense: is looky looing
• singular: looky loo
• positive degree: looky loo
• infinitive: to looky loo
• gerund: looky looing
• participle: looking

Origin and Evolution of looky loo

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'looky loo' is believed to have originated in the United States.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who lingers around or looks at something without any intention of buying or participating, the term has evolved to also refer to nosy or curious individuals who observe events or situations without actively participating.