O.O.

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Meaning · English

A brief glance or visual examination (typically of a person).

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

After giving the town the once over, or as Tad puts it, the ‘O.O.’ […].

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 “O.O.” mean?

A brief glance or visual examination (typically of a person).

Is “O.O.” formal or informal?

O.O. is generally slang.