dekko
British slang: look
Dekko is British slang for a look or glance, borrowed from Hindi during the colonial era: Let's have a dekko at the map.
The word is informal and somewhat dated, more likely heard from older speakers or in nostalgic contexts.
slang
Male of the species
- butchersKills and prepares livestock
- squintPartly close eyes
- recceMilitary slang for scouting
- once-overRapid superficial examination
eyeball · look-see · geek · gawk · nosy · snoop · rubberneck · scope
glance
Fleeting view
inspection
Direct one's gaze
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- scrutinyClose, careful examination
- surveySystematic data collection
- perusalClose reading of something
scan · check · review · observation · viewing · assessment · appraisal · study
gander
Male of the species
once-over · eyeball · look-see · geek · gawk · nosy · snoop · rubberneck · scope
glimpse
Fleeting view
look
Direct one's gaze
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- scrutinyClose, careful examination
- surveySystematic data collection
perusal · scan · check · review · observation · viewing · assessment · appraisal · study · analysis