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    [Noun]  | "look*out" | \ ˈlu̇k-ˌau̇t \


    1: one engaged in keeping watch : watchman

    2: an elevated place or structure affording a wide view for observation

    3: a careful looking or watching


    Origin: 1662 ;

    [Noun]  | "someone's lookout" 


    1: a person's sole responsibility for the result of making a bad decision or doing something foolish

    [Verb]  | "look out" 


    1: to take care or concern oneself —used with for


    Origin: 1752 ;

    [Idiom]  | "look out for number one" 


    1: to think primarily about oneself and do what helps one most

    [Idiom]  | "be on the lookout for" 


    1: to watch or search for (something or someone) : be alert to

    [Idiom]  | "on the lookout for" 


    1: looking or searching for (something or someone)

    [Geographical name]  | "Lookout, Cape" 


    1: cape in eastern North Carolina on the Atlantic southwest of Cape Hatteras

    [Geographical name]  | "Lookout Mountain" 


    1: ridge 2126 feet (648 meters) high in southeastern Tennessee, northwestern Georgia, and northeastern Alabama

    [Noun]  | "lookout" 


    1: a high place or structure from which a wide view is possible;


      * e.g., " ... we went up to the lookout on the top of the hill to watch the fireworks "



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    2: all that can be seen from a certain point;


      * e.g., " ... we were struck by the amazing beauty of the lookout from the top of the tower "



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    3: a person or group that watches over someone or something;


      * e.g., " ... make sure to post a lookout so that no one can sneak up on us "



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    [Verb]  | "look out (for)" 


    1: to be cautious of or on guard against;


      * e.g., " ... if you go in those woods, look out for snakes! "



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    2: to have an interest or concern for;


      * e.g., " ... as a fiduciary, she has an obligation to look out for our interests "



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    [Phrase]  | "look out for" 


    1: to attend to the needs and comforts of;


      * e.g., " ... He always looks out for his grandkids. "



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    [Phrase]  | "be on the lookout for" 


    1: to be cautious of or on guard against;


      * e.g., " ... After the storm, the police told the public to be on the lookout for downed power lines. "



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    [Phrase]  | "been on the lookout for" 


    1: to be cautious of or on guard against;


      * e.g., " ... After the storm, the police told the public to be on the lookout for downed power lines. "



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    [Phrase]  | "was on the lookout for" 


    1: to be cautious of or on guard against;


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    [Phrase]  | "is on the lookout for" 


    1: to be cautious of or on guard against;


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    [Phrase]  | "being on the lookout for" 


    1: to be cautious of or on guard against;


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     [ "looking out" ]

    1: helping a friend out , being cool

      * e.g.,  ... hey I bought you Starbucks 

     [ "Look out" ]

    1: Made famous by the late Ronnie James Dio of Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven and Hell and Dio. Dio would often shout at the top of his lungs in parts of a song "Look out!". Best used in context with a loud raspy voice while flashing the horns. Most commonly heard when describing an impending situation or event loosely connected to Heavy Metal.

      * e.g.,  ... *shot glasses poised - "Look out!" - shot drank. *Black Sabbath's 'Mob rules' opening riff starts - "Look out!" "Here comes that hot metal chick again, LOOK OUT!" 


     [ "Look out" ]

    2: "Look out" is also a phrase used in tribute to Dio, often yelled by rockers before they down a shot, take a drink or on hearing the opening riff of a Dio song.

     [ "Look out!" ]

    1: <phrase> Warning;

      * e.g.,  ... ARMY CAPTAIN: "Look out!" 


     [ "Look out!" ]

    2: A phrase intending to make another person or group of people aware of a sudden danger which they may not be aware of themselves yet.

      * e.g.,  ... <mortar shell takes out entire squad> 

     [ "Good Looking Out" ]

    1: The act of watching out for someone in their best interest.

      * e.g.,  ... Dude 1: Hey man, I saw you weren't in class today. I took notes for you. 

     [ "look out for #1" ]

    1: Watch yourself and no one else - there is only one person thats gotta get through life with you ... YOU!

      * e.g.,  ... I'm cutting you lose, gotta look out for #1 

     [ "look-out" ]

    1: An of age person who purchases alcohol for minors.

      * e.g.,  ... Although I never would have spoken to him otherwise, I befriended Jeremy because he was 21 and always willing to be my look-out. 

     [ "look out for the cookout" ]

    1: originated in chester,Pa. 19013

      * e.g.,  ... Jammal:Yo cuz you going to run me down to the store? 


     [ "look out for the cookout" ]

    2: A good deed from one friend to another.

      * e.g.,  ... Quran: Nah cuz thats das money. 


     [ "look out for the cookout" ]

    3: Cookout describes doing something for a host or for a friend doing something for you.

      * e.g.,  ... Jammal: Coem on cuz, you not going to look out for the cook out. 

     [ "look out block" ]

    1: When an athlete with the purpose of guarding or defending another player or area, usually an offensive lineman in football or a basketball player on defense, lets the opposing player attack the quarterback/basket without any show of push-back by the player who's supposed to protect the person or thing in need of protection; also referred to as the "lookout defense."

      * e.g.,  ... *defensive lineman runs right by the offensive lineman* 

     [ "Look out noise" ]

    1: Look out noise- warn someone to stop talking

      * e.g.,  ...  Joe: "what happened with Jewels last night. She is so hot Joe's girlfriend is walks up behind him 


     [ "Look out noise" ]

    2:  A way to tell someone to shut up because you don't care

      * e.g.,  ... Rob loudly talking over joe: "Look out noise! " Girl: "I know you have been with her! Don't lie! I saw her numb..." 


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    3:  Interuption used when someone is saying too much or giving too much info

      * e.g.,  ... Guy:look out noise Jen:"What are you guys doing?" 

     [ "Look Out Nigga!" ]

    1: A phase you might say if you’re black and when your bitch-ass brother pulls out his bicycle right in front of you, which your also on a bike riding at high speed.

      * e.g.,  ... You are having a great time no-handing and speeding down a sloped street, feeling the wind in your hair. 

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