Ogle: meaning, definitions and examples

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ogle

 

[ หˆoสŠษกษ™l ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

internet search

To look at or examine something, especially something of interest, using the internet

Synonyms

browse, gaze, stare.

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Word Description / Examples
ogle

This word often has a negative connotation and is used when someone looks at someone else in a very obvious or intrusive way, usually indicating sexual interest.

  • He couldn't help but ogle at the attractive woman passing by, much to her discomfort.
  • Please don't ogle at people; it's really rude.
gaze

This word is used when someone looks at something for a long time with great interest, admiration, or deep thought.

  • He gazed at the stars, lost in thought.
  • She gazed lovingly into his eyes.
stare

This word is used when someone looks at something fixedly, often for an unusual or inappropriate amount of time, which can sometimes be considered rude.

  • The child stared at the magician, fascinated by his tricks.
  • It's not polite to stare at strangers.
browse

This word is used when someone looks through things casually, such as when they are shopping or looking at a collection of items.

  • She likes to browse through the bookstore on her weekends.
  • I was just browsing the internet for some information.

Examples of usage

  • I like to ogle cute animals on the internet.
  • She spends hours ogling pictures of celebrities online.

Translations

Translations of the word "ogle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espiar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคพเคเค•เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช spรคhen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengintip

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะณะปัะดะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podglฤ…daฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆ—ใ (ใฎใžใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉpier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espiar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถzlemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฟ๋ณด๋‹ค (yeotboda)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชุฌุณุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกpehovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกpehovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ชฅ่ง† (kuฤซshรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vohuniti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ njรณsna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹าฃะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ—แƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gizli baxmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ espiar

Etymology

The word 'ogle' originated in the late 17th century, possibly from Low German or Dutch origins. Initially, it meant 'to eye furtively or amorously,' but over time, it has evolved to describe looking at something with interest or desire, especially on the internet.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,900, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.