ogle

Meanings

• Verb

  To look at someone or something for a long time, often in a curious or lewd way.

  - "He ogled the beautiful woman at the bar."
  - "The tourists ogled the local marketplace."
  - "Don't ogle the food, just eat it!"

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɒɡəl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=94709137"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ogle
ogle , mogul , goul , folly , dolly

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Variants

List of all variants of ogle that leads to same result
ogle , ogled , ogler , oglers , ogles , ogling

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to peer' or 'to spy'. Derived from the Old Norse word 'ogla', meaning 'to look' or 'to gaze'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ogle' has been used in literature since the 15th century.

2. In some dialects, ogle is pronounced as 'oggin' or 'oggin's eye'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Stare: A long, fixed look at someone or something. Synonymous with ogle, but less suggestive.

2. Gaze: A prolonged and intent look. Can be used in a neutral or admiring way, unlike ogle which often has a negative connotation.

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Culture

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In literature, ogle has been used to describe the unwelcome attention of a lecherous or creepy character. In art, it can be used to depict the gaze of a voyeur or observer.

How to Memorize "ogle"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of looking at something or someone for an extended period of time.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word ogle with the idea of unwelcome attention or lewd behavior.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'O' in ogle stands for 'Observing' or 'Observation'.

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