phrase Internet Slang

looks rare

LOOKS RAIR · phrase · internet

Ironic NFT compliment — pretending a generic JPEG has special traits.

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Definitions

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Bait-comment posted under someone's NFT to fake-flatter the 'rarity' of its traits — usually when the NFT is obviously mid or the whole collection is dying. Half compliment, half roast, fully ironic. The crypto equivalent of saying 'nice' with a straight face.

“Posted my new Azuki pfp and got fifteen 'looks rare' replies — brutal.”
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A catchphrase used (often ironically) to comment that an NFT appears to have rare traits and therefore be valuable; also the name inspiration for a marketplace.

“Nice ape, ser — looks rare.”
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looks rare In A Sentence

Posted my new Azuki pfp and got fifteen 'looks rare' replies — brutal.

Origin & Usage

Crypto Twitter, peaked during the 2021-2022 NFT mania.

Variants looks rare ser
Tags #crypto#nft#twitter#irony

People Also Ask

What does "looks rare" mean?

It's an NFT catchphrase, often ironic, complimenting that a piece appears to have rare, valuable traits.

Is "looks rare" a compliment or a joke?

It can be both — genuine praise for a rare NFT, or a tongue-in-cheek reply on any NFT people are showing off.

Is 'looks rare' related to the LooksRare marketplace?

Yes — the NFT meme phrase inspired the name of the LooksRare NFT marketplace.

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