Ogle — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈō-gəl/

Meaning & Definition of Ogle

Ogle (verb)

  1. to glance with amorous invitation or challenge
  2. to eye amorously or provocatively
  3. to look at especially with greedy or interested attention

Ogle (noun)

  1. an amorous or coquettish glance

Ogle (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to look at in a flirtatious or desiring way

    "I do wish you two would stop ogling each other during class"

    similar: leer (at), make eyes (at)
    related: eye, gape, gawk, gaze, glare, goggle, peer, rubberneck, stare

Ogle (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in gaze, stare

    similar: gape, gaze, glare, leer, stare, cast, eye, gander, glance, glimpse, look, peek, peep, regard, sight, view, side-glance, squinny, squint, coup d'oeil

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Ogle

The most common words with a similar meaning to Ogle:

leer (at), make eyes (at), gape, gaze, glare, leer, stare, cast, eye, gander, glance, glimpse, look, peek, peep, regard, sight, view, side-glance, squinny, squint, coup d'oeil

Related Words for Ogle

gawk, goggle, peer, rubberneck

Word Forms of Ogle

Inflections: ogled, ogling

Derived words: ogler (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Ogle

probably from Low German oegeln, from oog eye; akin to Old High German ouga eye eye

First known use: 1682i

Frequently Asked Questions about Ogle

What does "Ogle" mean?

"Ogle" means to glance with amorous invitation or challenge. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to glance with amorous invitation or challenge. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Ogle"?

Other words for "Ogle" include leer (at), make eyes (at), gape, gaze, glare, leer, stare and cast. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Ogle" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Ogle"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Ogle". Common alternatives include leer (at), make eyes (at), gape, gaze, glare, leer, stare, cast, eye and gander.

How do you use "Ogle" in a sentence?

Examples of "Ogle" in a sentence: "I do wish you two would stop ogling each other during class".

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

"Ogle" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Ogle"?

"Ogle" is pronounced /ˈō-gəl/.

What is the origin of the word "Ogle"?

"Ogle" comes from probably from Low German oegeln, from oog eye; akin to Old High German ouga eye eye. First known use: 1682i.

What is another word for "Ogle" meaning "to look at in a flirtatious or desiring way"?

When "Ogle" (verb) means to look at in a flirtatious or desiring way, synonyms include leer (at) and make eyes (at).