Goggler — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈgä-gəl/ gog·gle

Meaning & Definition of Goggler

Goggler (verb)

  1. to stare with wide or protuberant eyes

Goggler (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 Goggler

The most common words with a similar meaning to Goggler:

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

Related Words for Goggler

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

Near Antonyms of Goggler

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

Word Forms of Goggler

Inflections: goggled, goggling

Derived words: goggler (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Goggler

Middle English gogelen to squint

First known use: 1742

Frequently Asked Questions about Goggler

What does "Goggler" mean?

"Goggler" means to stare with wide or protuberant eyes. As a verb, it is defined as: to stare with wide or protuberant eyes.

What is another word for "Goggler"?

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

What are different ways to say "Goggler"?

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

How do you use "Goggler" in a sentence?

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

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

"Goggler" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Goggler"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Goggler"?

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

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

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