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to deffo check out

to deffo check out

9.9
To make sure you see or try something
  • phrasal verb
  • Slang
translation icon : definitivamente revisar
  • You should deffo check out that new café if you’re looking for great coffee.

Examples

  • Next time you’re in London, deffo check out Camden Market.

  • I’ll deffo check out that movie you recommended.

  • You should deffo check out that new restaurant!

  • I deffo checked out that movie last weekend.

  • Next time you’re in London, deffo check out Camden Market.

  • You should deffo check out that new café if you’re looking for great coffee.

  • I’ll deffo check out that movie you recommended.

Synonyms

to check
vsto deffo check out
∞ 1.0

Examine something to make sure it is correct or true

adds certainty of actually visiting or trying rather than just verifying
to take a look
vsto deffo check out
∞ 1.3

To look at something to check it or find information

is used to promise definitely to see or try something
to check out
vsto deffo check out
∞ 2.5

To look at or test something to learn more about it

is a definite plan to visit or try rather than just investigate
to have a look
vsto deffo check out
412 1.3

To check something carefully, for example an essay or a machine

signals a firm intention to visit or try rather than casual viewing
to inspect
vsto deffo check out
202 2.5

To look at something carefully to check if it works or is safe

is a casual definite intention to see or try not an official examination
to look through
vsto deffo check out
180 2.8

To read or check something carefully for mistakes

means a definite decision to see or try something not just read
to check up on
vsto deffo check out
93 3.2

To look at something to make sure it is correct and works well

implies a definite visit or try rather than a fact finding probe
to scope out
vsto deffo check out
  • Informal
18 5.4

To look carefully at a place or person to get information before you act

expresses a sure plan to visit or try rather than just scouting
to check over
vsto deffo check out
10 2.8

To look at something carefully to find mistakes or problems

focuses on a firm promise to see or try rather than an inspection
to check through
vsto deffo check out
4 3.2

To look at something carefully and check all its parts

is about definitely going to visit or try rather than full review

Antonyms

to ignore
∞ 1.0

Choose not to pay attention to someone or something

How Certain

to deffo check out
  • Slang
9.9
to decide
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

deffo check out infinitive
deffo checked out past
deffo checked out past participle
deffo checking out present participle
deffo checks out third person singular

Morphology

deffo + check + out

Assuming the learner knows 'deffo' as an informal variant of 'definitely', the meaning of 'deffo check out' is directly compositional: 'deffo' simply intensifies the phrasal verb 'check out' (to look at, visit, or try). The only potential barrier is register (colloquial slang), but semantically the phrase is predictable from its parts and therefore transparent to a learner who knows those constituents.

Etymology

The phrase deffo check out puts slang deffo, short for 'definitely', before the two-word verb check out, which means 'to look at or visit'. Imagine a friend excitedly pointing and saying 'Deffo, check out this place!' That eager push explains why it means 'definitely look at or visit'.