looky-loo
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A person who comes into a store and looks around but doesn't buy anything.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I was busy all day, but barely made any commissions because I spent all my time with a couple looky-loos.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “looky-loo” mean?
A person who comes into a store and looks around but doesn't buy anything.
Is “looky-loo” formal or informal?
looky-loo is generally slang.