looksie

Noun

look-see (plural look-sees)

1. (informal) 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.
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.2013, Jack Campbell, The Lost Fleet
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.2005, Lynne Warren, Encyclopedia of Twentieth-Century Photography, page 489

   Synonyms:

   go-see

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