General
ogle
What does ogle mean?
Compounds describe the whole eye area: 'ogle riahs' or 'ogle fakes' were the eyelashes, and 'ogle filters' could mean glasses or sunglasses.
"Her ogle riahs were so long they cast a shadow."
Origin
Polari of mid-20th-century Britain; 'ogle/ogles' for eyes builds on the older English verb 'ogle' (to stare flirtatiously), and is recorded in Polari glossaries by Paul Baker.
Frequently asked questions
What does ogle mean in Polari?
It means an eye; 'ogles' are the eyes.
What are ogle riahs?
Eyelashes — literally 'eye-hairs', combining 'ogle' (eye) and 'riah' (hair).
Where does ogle come from?
From the older English verb 'ogle', to stare amorously, repurposed as a noun for the eyes.
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