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- [oh-ger]
- /ˈoʊ gər/
- /ˈəʊ.ɡər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [oh-ger]
- /ˈoʊ gər/
Definitions of ogre word
- noun ogre a monster in fairy tales and popular legend, usually represented as a hideous giant who feeds on human flesh. 1
- noun ogre a monstrously ugly, cruel, or barbarous person. 1
- noun ogre (in folklore) a man-eating giant. 1
- noun ogre monster 1
- noun ogre fierce person 1
- countable noun ogre If you refer to someone as an ogre, you are saying in a humorous way that they are very frightening. 0
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Origin of ogre
First appearance:
before 1705 One of the 50% oldest English words
1705-15; < French; perhaps ≪ Latin Orcus Orcus
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Parts of speech for Ogre
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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ogre popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% 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".
ogre usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ogre
noun ogre
- monster — a legendary animal combining features of animal and human form or having the forms of various animals in combination, as a centaur, griffin, or sphinx.
- tyrant — a sovereign or other ruler who uses power oppressively or unjustly.
- fiend — Satan; the devil.
- giant — (in folklore) a being with human form but superhuman size, strength, etc.
- troll — to sing or utter in a full, rolling voice.
adjective ogre
- bearish — On the stock market, if there is a bearish mood, prices are expected to fall. Compare bullish.
- grousing — to grumble; complain: I've never met anyone who grouses so much about his work.
- splenetic — of the spleen; splenic.
- peevish — cross, querulous, or fretful, as from vexation or discontent: a peevish youngster.
- waspy — Sometimes Disparaging and Offensive. of, relating to, or characteristic of WASPs: a Waspy country club.
Antonyms for ogre
noun ogre
- angel — Angels are spiritual beings that some people believe are God's servants in heaven.
- god — the one Supreme Being, the creator and ruler of the universe.
- humanitarian — having concern for or helping to improve the welfare and happiness of people.
- philanthropist — a person who practices philanthropy.
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