SINCE 1828
once-over
noun
\ ˌwən(t)s-ˈō-vər
, ˈwən(t)s-ˌō-\
, ˈwən(t)s-ˌō-\
Definition of once-over
: a swift examination or survey
especially
: a swift comprehensive appraising glance
gave me the once-over
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once-over
noun
English Language Learners Definition of once-over
: a quick look or examination
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once-over
noun
\ ˌwəns-ˈō-vər\
Kids Definition of once-over
: a quick glance or examination
Every student gave our new teacher the once-over.
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