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Good looks
GOOD looks
Local meaning
A compact way to thank someone, acknowledge a favor, or show appreciation for useful help.
Good looks is not usually a comment about appearance in this use. It works like thanks, I appreciate that, or good looking out, especially after someone shares information, holds something, or helps with a plan.
Example in context
- “I saved you a seat.” “Good looks.”
How it is used
Common in New York and broader U.S. informal speech; strongly circulated through hip-hop and youth conversation.
appreciative, casual, concise
friends, favors, directions, texts, everyday help
Common in New York and broader U.S. informal speech; strongly circulated through hip-hop and youth conversation.
Because the standard phrase can also refer to appearance, the surrounding action and reply position clarify the thank-you sense.
Spelling and scope
Common in New York and broader U.S. informal speech; strongly circulated through hip-hop and youth conversation.
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Frequently asked questions
Does good looks mean thank you?
Usually in this conversational use, yes. It thanks someone for helping, sharing information, or looking out for the speaker.
Is good looks about appearance?
It can be in standard English, but as a reply after a favor it usually expresses appreciation rather than evaluating looks.
Read next
All words →Evidence and further reading
These sources support the regional association, dictionary sense, or broader spread. The entry remains open to correction from New York speakers and qualified reviewers.
- 100+ Best New York Slang Words & NYC Slang that Locals UseGirl With The Passport
A New York-focused community overview used as supporting evidence for contemporary conversational forms such as good looks, my fault, you good, OD, and we out; claims are cross-checked against broader language sources.
- The Life Cycle of Internet SlangarXiv
Research on how slang spreads, changes, and becomes less locally exclusive online.
- Geographic Variation in Slang SemanticsarXiv
Research showing that slang meanings and associations vary by geography and community.