Synonyms for

Lookin

Verb Another word for lookin — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

informal spelling of 'looking'

Synonyms & similar words

searching seeking gazing scanning viewing watching spotting observing surveying examining inspecting glancing checking noticing perceiving staring peering sighting contemplating eyeing

Synonyms by register

Formal

perceive observe discern behold

Informal

peep check out scope out eyeball

Literary

gaze view espry

Antonyms

ignore disregard overlook miss avert neglect

Common collocations

  • lookin' good
  • lookin' for trouble
  • lookin' around
  • lookin' back
  • lookin' out for
  • lookin' up to

Word family

verb look

Usage note

This is a colloquial and informal contraction of 'looking'. It is primarily used in spoken language or very casual writing. Avoid using it in formal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. I am lookin for my lost toy.
  2. She is lookin at the beautiful flowers.
  3. He is lookin for his friend in the crowd.
  4. We are lookin forward to our vacation.
  5. They are lookin for a new house to buy.

Quotes

  • Keep your eyes open and keep lookin' for more opportunities.
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. So keep lookin' forward!
  • Sometimes you need to stop lookin' for answers and start looking for peace.

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