Goggle — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˈgä-gəl/ gog·gle

Meaning & Definition of Goggle

Goggle (verb)

  1. to stare with wide or protuberant eyes

Goggle (adjective)

  1. protuberant, staring

Goggle (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to look long and hard in wonder or surprise

    "goggled at the elaborate costumes and floats in the Mardi Gras parade"

    similar: blink, gape, gawk, gawp (chiefly British), gaze, peer, rubberneck, stare
    related: glare, gloat, glower, consider, eye, fixate, observe, regard, watch, leer, ogle, peruse, pore (over), study, outface, outstare, stare down
    near: glance, glimpse, peek, peep, browse, dip (into), scan, wink (at)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Goggle

The most common words with a similar meaning to Goggle:

Chiefly British: gawp
blink, gape, gawk, gaze, peer, rubberneck, stare

Related Words for Goggle

glare, gloat, glower, consider, eye, fixate, observe, regard, watch, leer, ogle, peruse, pore (over), study, outface, outstare, stare down

Near Antonyms of Goggle

glance, glimpse, peek, peep, browse, dip (into), scan, wink (at)

Word Forms of Goggle

Inflections: goggled, goggling

Derived words: goggler (noun), goggly (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Goggle

Middle English gogelen to squint

First known use: 1742

Words & Phrases Containing Goggle

goggle-eye, goggle-eyed

Frequently Asked Questions about Goggle

What does "Goggle" mean?

"Goggle" means to stare with wide or protuberant eyes. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to stare with wide or protuberant eyes.

What is another word for "Goggle"?

Other words for "Goggle" include blink, gape, gawk, gawp, gaze, peer, rubberneck and stare. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Goggle" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Goggle"?

There are 25 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Goggle". Common alternatives include blink, gape, gawk, gawp, gaze, peer, rubberneck and stare.

How do you use "Goggle" in a sentence?

Examples of "Goggle" in a sentence: "goggled at the elaborate costumes and floats in the Mardi Gras parade".

Is "Goggle" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Goggle" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Goggle"?

"Goggle" is pronounced /ˈgä-gəl/ and divided into syllables as gog·gle.

What is the origin of the word "Goggle"?

"Goggle" comes from Middle English gogelen to squint. First known use: 1742.

What is another word for "Goggle" meaning "to look long and hard in wonder or surprise"?

When "Goggle" (verb) means to look long and hard in wonder or surprise, synonyms include blink, gape, gawk, gawp, gaze and peer.