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ogle

[ oh-guh l ]
/ 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.

RELATED WORDS

gawk, eyeball, rubberneck, glare, look, eye, fix, goggle, watch, focus, gaze, peer, leer, rivet

Nearby words

ogham, ogilvie, ogino-knaus rule, ogive, oglala, ogle, oglethorpe, oglethorpe, james edward, ogma, ogmios, ogo

Origin of ogle

1670–80; apparently < Dutch, frequentative (see -le) of oogen to make eyes at, derivative of oog eye (compare Low German oegeln, German äugeln)
Related formso·gler, nounun·o·gled, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for ogling

ogle

/ (ˈəʊɡəl) /

verb

to look at (someone) amorously or lustfully
(tr) to stare or gape at

noun

a flirtatious or lewd look
Derived Formsogler, noun

Word Origin for ogle

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