verb
ogle
OHGL
Ogle (verb) means to stare at someone or something in an obvious, often lustful or admiring way. Example: “He was ogling the sports car in the showroom window.”
verb
1
To stare at someone or something in an obvious, often lustful or admiring way.
"He was ogling the sports car in the showroom window."
"She noticed him ogling her from across the room."
How to use ogle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo stare at someone or something openly, often with obvious desire or admiration.
When to use it
Usually carries a slightly negative or comic tone, implying the staring is inappropriate or excessive.
Common pairings
ogle at
caught ogling
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Word forms
- Plural
- ogles
- Third person singular
- ogles
- Past tense
- ogled
Etymology
Likely from a Low German word meaning "to flirt with the eyes" — related to an old word for "eye".
Synonyms
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Rhymes for ogle
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What does “ogle” mean?
The word “ogle” means to stare at someone or something in an obvious, often lustful or admiring way. In plain terms, to stare at someone or something openly, often with obvious desire or admiration.
How do you pronounce “ogle”?
“Ogle” is pronounced OHGL (/ˈoʊɡl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “ogle” in a sentence?
Here is “ogle” used in a sentence: “He was ogling the sports car in the showroom window.”
What part of speech is “ogle”?
“Ogle” is a verb.
Where does the word “ogle” come from?
The word “ogle” comes from German. Likely from a Low German word meaning "to flirt with the eyes" — related to an old word for "eye".
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