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
OTHER WORDS FROM ogle
ogler, nounun·o·gled, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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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, nounWord Origin for ogle
C17: probably from Low German oegeln, from oegen to look at
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