agog

agog

adj \ə-ˈgäg\

Definition of AGOG

: full of intense interest or excitement : eager <kids all agog over new toys>

Examples of AGOG

1. The news has chemists agog.
2. Her supporters were agog at the idea.
3. The town is agog over the plan.

Origin of AGOG

Middle French en gogues in mirth

First Known Use: 1559

Related to AGOG

Synonyms: agape, expectant, anticipant, anticipatory

Antonyms: apathetic, indifferent, uneager, unenthusiastic

Related Words: open-eyed, openmouthed; alert, vigilant, watchful; anxious, athirst, breathless, eager, enthusiastic, raring; antsy, impatient, restive, restless

Near Antonyms: apathetic, indifferent, unconcerned, unimpressed, uninterested, unmoved

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Rhymes with AGOG

backlog, befog, bullfrog, defog, eclogue, eggnog, footslog, gas log, groundhog, gulag, hedgehog, ice fog, leapfrog, photog, prologue, putlog, quahog, road hog, sandhog, stalag, tree frog, unclog, warthog, Weblog, whole hog, wood frog, Yule log