CHECK IT OUT

What Does CHECK IT OUT Mean?

The Quick Answer

CHECK IT OUT means "Pay Attention to Something."

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The phrase "check it out" is a synonym for phrases such as "Look at that," or "Listen to this." It is used to call someone's attention to something. For example:

• Check it out! This tune is banging!
• Check it out, a couple of real hotties just walked in.
• Check it out, I got straight A's!

In text messaging, the phrase "check it out" is often abbreviated as CIO. In 2010, American rappers will.i.am and Nicki Minaj released a song called "Check It Out," which samples the 1979 hit single "Video Killed the Radio Star" by the British band the Buggles.

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When I write CHECK IT OUT, I mean this:

"Pay Attention to Something"

Summary of Key Points

We have summarized the key points in the table below:

CHECK IT OUT
Definition:	Pay Attention to Something
Type:	Word
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s

Example of CHECK IT OUT Used in a Text

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