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- [gog-uh l]
- /ˈgɒg əl/
- /ˈɡɒɡ.l̩/
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- [gog-uh l]
- /ˈgɒg əl/
Definitions of goggle word
- noun goggle goggles. large spectacles equipped with special lenses, protective rims, etc., to prevent injury to the eyes from strong wind, flying objects, blinding light, etc. spectacles designed for a special purpose, as night-vision or stereoscopic goggles. Informal. glasses, or eyeglasses: I can't see a thing without my goggles. Synonyms: specs, shades. 1
- noun goggle a bulging or wide-open look of the eyes; stare. 1
- verb without object goggle to stare with bulging or wide-open eyes. Synonyms: gape, ogle, gawk, gawp, glare. 1
- verb without object goggle (of the eyes) to bulge and be wide open in a stare. 1
- verb without object goggle to roll the eyes. 1
- verb without object goggle (of the eyes) to roll. 1
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Origin of goggle
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English gogelen to look aside; cf. agog
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Parts of speech for Goggle
noun
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preposition
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exclamation
goggle popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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Antonyms for goggle
verb goggle
- abhor — If you abhor something, you hate it very much, especially for moral reasons.
- despise — If you despise something or someone, you dislike them and have a very low opinion of them.
- dislike — to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion: I dislike working. I dislike oysters.
- hate — to dislike intensely or passionately; feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward; detest: to hate the enemy; to hate bigotry.
- scorn — open or unqualified contempt; disdain: His face and attitude showed the scorn he felt.
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