the double O
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Meaning · English
A thorough look or inspection.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
So then I and Bishop knocked the street-car service and President Wilson and give each other the double 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 “the double O” mean?
A thorough look or inspection.
Is “the double O” formal or informal?
the double O is generally slang.