looky

or look·ee

[ look-ee ]

interjection

, Older Use.

1. look; look here.

Word History and Origins

Origin of looky¹

First recorded in 1875–80; alteration of imperative look ye!

Example Sentences

"Looky here, we've got some right-wing opinion bloviators coming to testify against Joe Biden."

From Salon

"It was just us three in there and I looked over and I said, 'Well, looky there, it's the Jihad Squad.'"

From Salon

"After he told me he was a candidate to be secretary of the Army, I said to myself, 'Looky here, here's what's going on, perhaps he made this loan because Manafort could help him get a position,'" Rigby said in March.

From Salon

Now, looky here, you’re investing, contributing to a savings goal or putting more toward paying off debt — all because you took the time to scan your spending.

From Seattle Times

Now, looky here, you’re investing, contributing to a savings goal or putting more toward paying off debt - all because you took the time to scan your spending.

From Washington Times