Where does “look-see” come from?

look-see (English) comes from Chinese Pidgin English look-see — see, look at.

look-see (English): A brief examination, a peek or glance

Definitions

  1. A brief examination, a peek or glance

Ancestry of “look-see”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Chinese Pidgin Englishlook-seesee, look at
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