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Definition of a dekko

dekko

noun

  • a look. Origin: from Hindi, brought to southeast England by the British army returning from India. The word has been used outside its mother language for at least 50 years.
    Let's have a dekko.

    Last edited on Apr 06 2013. Submitted by Mark Ostrowski from Mongolia on Jun 05 1997.

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Other terms relating to 'to look, see':

Definitions include: to see, look at.
Definitions include: a second look.
Definitions include: ok, or yes.
Definitions include: a place where prostitutes gather to find clients.
Definitions include: to watch.
Definitions include: to take a look.
Definitions include: to examine closely.
Definitions include: to listen to.
Definitions include: to see.
Definitions include: to stare at.
Definitions include: A visual examination, especially of a person of the opposite sex.
Definitions include: to leave.
Definitions include: to body check as in sports (hockey, American football, rugby, etc.)
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Definitions include: right-hand turn in a motor vehicle.
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Definitions include: A general term of insult meaning displeasure or anger.
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Definitions include: an obsequious person.

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