ogle

[ oh-guhl ]

verb (used with object)

, o·gled, o·gling.

1. to look at amorously, flirtatiously, or impertinently.
2. to eye; look or stare at.

verb (used without object)

, o·gled, o·gling.

1. to look amorously, flirtatiously, or impertinently.
2. to look or stare.

noun

1. an amorous, flirtatious, or impertinent glance or stare.

ogle

/ ˈəʊɡəl /

verb

1. to look at (someone) amorously or lustfully
2. tr to stare or gape at

noun

1. a flirtatious or lewd look

Derived Forms

• ˈogler, noun

Other Words From

• ogler noun
• un·ogled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ogle¹

1670–80; apparently < Dutch, frequentative ( -le ) of oogen to make eyes at, derivative of oog eye (compare Low German oegeln, German äugeln )

Word History and Origins

Origin of ogle¹

C17: probably from Low German oegeln, from oegen to look at

Example Sentences

So having a competition solely dedicated to him, in which thousands of ogling fans and hopeful look-alikes traveled both near and far to attend, is incredibly Gen-Z coded.

From Salon

And when people are ogling the night sky this week, they should also keep an eye out for two additional celestial sightings — Saturn and the appearance of an ancient Oort cloud comet, she added.

From Los Angeles Times

They regularly ogle the luxury store’s jewel-toned smoothies on social media and wanted a sip of the aspirational lifestyle.

From Los Angeles Times

Tom soaks in Dickie’s life, and a scene where Tom ogles Dickie in and out of the bath, makes it clear how much and how badly Tom wants to possess Dickie.

From Salon

Violations vary: In one scene, Dawn seeks relief for her condition, only to be repeatedly ogled and groped by a creepy gynecologist.

From New York Times

Related Words

• eyeball
• gawk