agog

Meanings

• adjective

  in a state of excitement, anticipation, or wonder

  - "The crowd was agog with excitement as the band took the stage."
  - "The children were agog with curiosity as they explored the museum."
  - "The town was agog with rumors of a haunted house."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈɡɑɡ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1194204"

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Synonyms

all a-gog , all agog

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with agog
gog , log

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Variants

List of all variants of agog that leads to same result
agog , all agog

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'having the tongue out in wonder or surprise'. From Old English agogan, meaning 'to amaze, astonish'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'agog' is also used in the field of dentistry to describe a condition where the tongue is constantly protruded.

2. The term 'agog' is sometimes used in the world of horse racing to describe a horse that is very eager to run.

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Related Concepts

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1. anticipation: A feeling of excitement or eagerness about something that is going to happen.

2. wonder: A feeling of amazement and curiosity about something new or unusual.

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Culture

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In literature, 'agog' has been used to describe the state of excitement or anticipation of a crowd or character. In art, it has been used as a title for works that evoke a sense of wonder or awe.

How to Memorize "agog"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a crowd with wide eyes and open mouths, as if they are in a state of awe and excitement.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'agog' with the feeling of excitement or anticipation you get before a big event.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'agog' starts with the letter 'a', which can help you remember its meaning.

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