CHECK IT OUT

What Does CHECK IT OUT Mean?

CHECK IT OUT means "Pay Attention to Something."

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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meaning of CHECK IT OUT

"Pay Attention to Something"

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"Pay Attention to Something" is the most common definition for CHECK IT OUT on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
CHECK IT OUT
Definition:Pay Attention to Something
Type:Word
Guessability:guessability level 3

3: Guessable

Typical Users:typical user
Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s

Example of CHECK IT OUT Used in a Text

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