Looking Criss

Looking Criss

LOOKING CRISS /luːkiŋ criss/ /ˈlʊkɪŋ krɪs/
Phrase London

Looking fresh, sharp, or well-dressed. Appearing neat, stylish, and put-together.

Example Sentences

"I saw her coming out of the hairdressers and she was looking criss."
"You're looking criss in that suit, mate."
"Got to look criss for the party tonight."

Etymology & History

British looking good, fresh. From 'crisp' British youth slang. 'Looking criss' British well-dressed. London British youth especially. Reflects British youth appearance vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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