Meaning of look-see | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A brief examination, a peek or glance.
   informal
2. A person who serves as lookout or scout.
3. An audition attended by an actor or model so that they can be visually appraised.

Examples

“I’ve had a look-see at your work⟳, and I think⟳ you’ve done a pretty good job of things.”

“I'll just take⟳ a look-see at the problem and come⟳ right back, then we can go to lunch.”

“He gave me a quick look-see at what they're working on.”

“‘It’s the first native island I ever called at where the whole tribe didn’t come⟳ down to the beach for a look-see.”

“I'm going up in the Cub to take⟳ a look-see.”

“You'll do what I do. Meet⟳ and greet⟳. Then read⟳ through the sides with the actors, unless they're on a look-see.”

“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.”

“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.”

“J. is dating P. at NYU and modeling on the side. They're planning to meet⟳ us in Paris for spring⟳ break⟳ so J. can go to some look-sees (and eat⟳ some escargot, obv.).”

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