Entity: AKINDEKO
AKINDEKO is a slang term of Indian origin that means to have a look or glance at something. It is commonly used in British informal language.
AKINDEKO
Etymology
AKINDEKO is derived from the Hindi word 'dekho,' which means 'to look.' It has made its way into British informal language.
Definition
AKINDEKO is a slang term of Indian origin meaning to take a look or glance at something, often used in phrases like 'have a dekko' or 'take a dekko.'
Historical Context
The term AKINDEKO was commonly used in boyhood slang, originating from the Hindustani word 'Dekho,' which means 'serious look.'
Cultural Significance
Today, AKINDEKO is somewhat archaic but remains part of British informal language, used in phrases like 'have a dekko' or 'take a dekko.'
Related Concepts
Other similar phrases with the same meaning of 'have a look' include 'have a Captain Cook' and 'have a butchers,' which are rhyming slang rather than foreign imports.
See Also
A slang term of Indian origin meaning to take a look or glance at something, often used in phrases like 'have a dekko' or 'take a dekko.'