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agog
1[ uh-gog ]
adverb
- in a state of eager desire; excitedly.
-agog
2- variant of -agogue.
agog
/ əˈɡɒɡ /
adjective
- postpositive highly impatient, eager, or curious
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Origin of agog1
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Example Sentences
The encounter between the Merrimack and the Monitor had set the world agog on the matter of armored vessels.
The Hut was all agog with movement and bustle on the days when rations were being made up and packed.
Perhaps you don't know it, but the town is agog with what it is pleased to term your infatuation for Mrs. Brown.
Meanwhile within the van der Griff house all were agog with excitement in expectation of the arrival of the distinguished guest.
He wondered, and as he had no respect for either the Old Man or Hinkel, he kept his ears agog for more.
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