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goggled


Meanings
  • Transitive verb

    To wear goggles, typically for protection or observation.


Synonyms

begoggled
Rhymes
Words rhyming with goggled
moggled , loggled
Variants
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goggle , goggled , goggler , gogglers , goggles , goggling
Etymology
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From the word 'goggle', meaning to stare in wonder or amazement, with the addition of the suffix '-ed' to indicate the past tense and past participle of the verb.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'goggle' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'gogel', meaning 'to stare or gape'.

  2. The first pair of goggles was invented in 1873 by British inventor Percy Spencer, who designed them for use in the military.

  3. In the 1960s, goggles became a popular fashion accessory, particularly among the Mod subculture in the UK.

  4. Today, goggles are used in a wide range of activities, including swimming, snorkeling, skiing, and scuba diving.


Related Concepts
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  1. Goggles: Protective eyewear with lenses that shield the eyes from various elements such as sunlight, wind, water, and flying debris.


Culture
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In popular culture, 'goggled' is often used to describe someone who is intensely focused or excited about something, as if they are wearing goggles to protect their eyes from the brightness of the experience.

How to Memorize "goggled"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize yourself putting on a pair of goggles, adjusting them to fit comfortably, and looking through the lenses.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'goggled' with the image of someone wearing protective eyewear, or with the feeling of being fully engaged and focused on a task.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mental image of the letters in 'goggled' forming the shape of a pair of goggles.


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