ogle

[oh-guhl]

verb (used with object)

ogled, ogling 

1. to look at amorously, flirtatiously, or impertinently.

2. to eye; look or stare at.

verb (used without object)

ogled, ogling 

1. to look amorously, flirtatiously, or impertinently.

2. to look or stare.

noun

1. an amorous, flirtatious, or impertinent glance or stare.

ogle

/ ˈəʊɡəl /

verb

1. to look at (someone) amorously or lustfully

2. (tr) to stare or gape at

noun

1. a flirtatious or lewd look

Other Word Forms

• ogler noun
• unogled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ogle¹

1670–80; apparently < Dutch, frequentative ( -le ) of oogen to make eyes at, derivative of oog eye (compare Low German oegeln, German äugeln )

Word History and Origins

Origin of ogle¹

C17: probably from Low German oegeln, from oegen to look at

Related Words

• eyeball 
• gawk