ogle

¹ogle

verb \ˈō-gəl also ˈä-\

ogledogling\-g(ə-)liŋ\

Definition of OGLE

intransitive verb

: to glance with amorous invitation or challenge

transitive verb

1

: to eye amorously or provocatively

2

: to look at especially with greedy or interested attention

— ogler \-g(ə-)lər\ noun

Examples of OGLE

1. He sat at the bar, ogling several women.
2. He ogled the new cars on the lot.
3. I was ogling the dessert menu before my meal even arrived.

Origin of OGLE

probably from Low German oegeln, from oog eye; akin to Old High German ouga eye — more at eye

First Known Use: 1682

Related to OGLE

Synonyms: leer (at), make eyes (at)

Related Words: eye, gape, gawk, gaze, glare, goggle, peer, rubberneck, stare

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