gəl verb (used with object)
1.
to look at amorously, flirtatiously, or impertinently.
2.
to eye; look or stare at.
verb (used without object)
3.
to look amorously, flirtatiously, or impertinently.
4.
to look or stare.
noun
5.
an amorous, flirtatious, or impertinent glance or stare.
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| —vb | |
| 1. | to look at (someone) amorously or lustfully |
| 2. | (tr) to stare or gape at |
| —n | |
| 3. | a flirtatious or lewd look |
| [C17: probably from Low German oegeln, from oegen to look at] | |
| 'ogler | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
ogle
1682, probably from L.G. oeglen, freq. of oegen "look at," from oege "eye." Related to Du. ogen "to look at," from oog "eye." The noun meaning "an amorous glance" is attested from 1711.
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