Cool MateMeaning of What are you lookin' at
A casual way to ask what someone is watching or observing.
In simple words: What do you see?
What are you lookin' at in a sentence
- Hey, what are you lookin' at? I saw you staring!
- She turned and asked, 'What are you lookin' at?' when I glanced her way.
- I felt awkward when he said, 'What are you lookin' at?' after I bumped into him.
How to use What are you lookin' at
Used in casual conversations, often when someone feels surprised or offended by another's gaze. Avoid in formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone question
Memory hint
Sounds like 'what are you looking at?' but shorter; imagine someone asking you directly about your gaze.
Related words
Collocations with What are you lookin' at
- lookin' at someone
- lookin' at something
- what you lookin' at
Synonyms for What are you lookin' at
- What do you see?
- What’s capturing your attention?
- What are you staring at?
Common mistakes with What are you lookin' at
- Using 'lookin'' in formal writing
- Confusing with 'what are you looking for?'
- Misplacing the contraction in speech
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Frequently asked questions about What are you lookin' at
What does What are you lookin' at mean?
What do you see?
What is the definition of What are you lookin' at?
A casual way to ask what someone is watching or observing.
How do you use What are you lookin' at in a sentence?
Hey, what are you lookin' at? I saw you staring!
Can you give another example of What are you lookin' at?
She turned and asked, 'What are you lookin' at?' when I glanced her way.
What are synonyms for What are you lookin' at?
Common alternatives include What do you see?, What’s capturing your attention?, What are you staring at?.
What words go with What are you lookin' at?
It commonly pairs with lookin' at someone, lookin' at something, what you lookin' at.
What are common mistakes when using What are you lookin' at?
Using 'lookin'' in formal writing Confusing with 'what are you looking for?' Misplacing the contraction in speech
How do you pronounce What are you lookin' at?
US: //wɑt ɑr ju ˈlʊkɪn æt//, UK: //wɒt ə juː ˈlʊkɪn æt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is What are you lookin' at formal or informal?
"What are you lookin' at" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use What are you lookin' at?
Used in casual conversations, often when someone feels surprised or offended by another's gaze. Avoid in formal contexts.