US
southern slang. Usually preceded or followed by "now."
It means "listen to what I have to say next, because it is something that you were unware of or had
previously been ignoring, much to our chagrin."
or can simply mean "
look at this."
Now, lookie here: we don't
appreciate that kind of foul
language here.
Lookie here now: The way you're cutting them switches is all wrong. Use a
sweeping motion.
Lookie here! It's a dodo bird!