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View synonyms for agog
agog
1[ uh-gog ]
adverb
- in a state of eager desire; excitedly.
-agog
2- variant of -agogue.
agog
/ əˈɡɒɡ /
adjective
- postpositive highly impatient, eager, or curious
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of agog1
C15: perhaps from Old French en gogues in merriments, origin unknown
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Example Sentences
The encounter between the Merrimack and the Monitor had set the world agog on the matter of armored vessels.
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The Hut was all agog with movement and bustle on the days when rations were being made up and packed.
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Perhaps you don't know it, but the town is agog with what it is pleased to term your infatuation for Mrs. Brown.
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Meanwhile within the van der Griff house all were agog with excitement in expectation of the arrival of the distinguished guest.
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He wondered, and as he had no respect for either the Old Man or Hinkel, he kept his ears agog for more.
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