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Definition of ogle

ogle

/ˈoʊ.ɡəl/
o · gle
Plural:ogles
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Past Simple:ogled
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Past Participle:ogled
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Present Participle:ogling
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• verb

1

To stare at someone or something in an overly attentive, covetous, or lecherous manner.

Example

"Shoppers stopped on the sidewalk to ogle the luxury watches displayed in the boutique window."

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• noun

1

An amorous, lecherous, or overly attentive stare.

Example

"She quickly looked away to avoid the unwelcome ogle of the stranger across the room."

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• Rhymes for ogle

• Nearby Words

oftentimes
ofttimes
ogeechee
ogle
ogler
ogooue
ogre

Word Origin & Etymology

Introduced in the late 17th century as cant or slang, the word likely comes from Low German 'oegen' or Dutch 'ogen' (to eye or look at), combined with a frequentative '-le' suffix.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ogle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ogle
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