once-over-lightlies

A form of once-over-lightly — Synonym of once-over (“a quick inspection, survey, etc.”).

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of once-over-lightly
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APA

once-over-lightlies. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/once-over-lightlies

MLA

“once-over-lightlies.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/once-over-lightlies. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “once-over-lightlies,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/once-over-lightlies.

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