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ogles

o·gle
O o

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [oh-guh l]
    • /ˈoʊ gəl/
    • /ˈəʊ.ɡl̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oh-guh l]
    • /ˈoʊ gəl/

Definitions of ogles word

  • verb with object ogles to look at amorously, flirtatiously, or impertinently. 1
  • verb with object ogles to eye; look or stare at. 1
  • verb without object ogles to look amorously, flirtatiously, or impertinently. 1
  • verb without object ogles to look or stare. 1
  • noun ogles an amorous, flirtatious, or impertinent glance or stare. 1
  • noun ogles A lecherous look. 1

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Origin of ogles

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 Ogles

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ogles 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

ogles usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for ogles

verb ogles

  • eyes — Plural form of eye.
  • stares — to gaze fixedly and intently, especially with the eyes wide open.
  • gazes — Plural form of gaze.
  • gawks — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of gawk.
  • eyeballs — Plural form of eyeball.

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