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- [oh-guh l]
- /ˈoʊ gəl/
- /ˈəʊ.ɡl̩/
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- [oh-guh l]
- /ˈoʊ gəl/
Definitions of ogle word
- verb with object ogle to look at amorously, flirtatiously, or impertinently. 1
- verb with object ogle to eye; look or stare at. 1
- verb without object ogle to look amorously, flirtatiously, or impertinently. 1
- verb without object ogle to look or stare. 1
- noun ogle an amorous, flirtatious, or impertinent glance or stare. 1
- noun ogle Stare at in a lecherous manner. 1
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Origin of ogle
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
1670-80; apparently < Dutch, frequentative (see -le) of oogen to make eyes at, derivative of oog eye (compare Low German oegeln, German äugeln)
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Parts of speech for Ogle
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ogle popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% 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".
ogle usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ogle
verb ogle
- scrutinise — to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.
- scrutinize — to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.
- eye — Each of a pair of globular organs in the head through which people and vertebrate animals see, the visible part typically appearing almond-shaped in animals with eyelids.
- stare — to gaze fixedly and intently, especially with the eyes wide open.
- gaze — stare
noun ogle
- glad eye — a friendly or interested glance, especially a flirtatious one.
- bedroom eyes — sexy eyes
Antonyms for ogle
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