ogle
verb (used with object)
to look at amorously, flirtatiously, or impertinently.
ogling
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present participleof ogle.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The ogling over Maserati-priced tickets was obnoxious and the celebrity fuss was way too much.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
When she performed her scorching kiss-off number, “¿Qué Creías?” she’d invite an ogling male fan onstage, just to verbally dress him down with her verses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2025
So having a competition solely dedicated to him, in which thousands of ogling fans and hopeful look-alikes traveled both near and far to attend, is incredibly Gen-Z coded.
From Salon ● Oct. 29, 2024
She notices that great artworks, when surrounded by throngs of ogling tourists, can emit a sense of being “victimized.”
From New York Times ● Feb. 3, 2024
“You’re so lucky, Virginia!” they say when they visit me at the hotel, ogling the indoor garden and skylight and elegant furniture.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
