ogle

[ oh-guhl ]
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verb (used with object),o·gled, o·gling.
  1. to look at amorously, flirtatiously, or impertinently.

  2. to eye; look or stare at.

verb (used without object),o·gled, o·gling.
  1. to look amorously, flirtatiously, or impertinently.

  2. to look or stare.

noun
  1. an amorous, flirtatious, or impertinent glance or stare.

Origin of ogle

1
1670–80; apparently <Dutch, frequentative (see -le) of oogen to make eyes at, derivative of oogeye (compare Low German oegeln,German äugeln)

Other words from ogle

  • ogler, noun
  • un·o·gled, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for ogle

ogle

/ (ˈəʊɡəl) /


verb
  1. to look at (someone) amorously or lustfully

  2. (tr) to stare or gape at

noun
  1. a flirtatious or lewd look

Origin of ogle

1
C17: probably from Low German oegeln, from oegen to look at

Derived forms of ogle

  • ogler, noun

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