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ogle

[ oh-guhl ]
/ ˈoʊ gəl /
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verb (used with object), o·gled, o·gling.
to look at amorously, flirtatiously, or impertinently.
to eye; look or stare at.
verb (used without object), o·gled, o·gling.
to look amorously, flirtatiously, or impertinently.
to look or stare.
noun
an amorous, flirtatious, or impertinent glance or stare.
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Origin of ogle

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

OTHER WORDS FROM ogle

ogler, nounun·o·gled, adjective
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Words related to ogle

eyeball, gawk, eye, fix, focus, gaze, glare, goggle, leer, look, peer, rivet, rubberneck, watch, lay eyes on, make eyes at

How to use ogle in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for ogle

ogle
/ (ˈəʊɡəl) /
verb
to look at (someone) amorously or lustfully
(tr) to stare or gape at
noun
a flirtatious or lewd look

Derived forms of ogle

ogler, noun

Word Origin for ogle

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