Ogler: meaning, definitions and examples

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ogler

 

[ หˆoสŠษกlษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

behavior with gaze

An ogler is someone who looks at another person with a gaze that is usually considered lewd or overly curious. The term often implies a sense of objectification, where the individual being ogled may feel uncomfortable or exposed. Oglers may focus their attention on physical attributes, often in a way that disregards the feelings or autonomy of the person they are gazing at. This behavior can be encountered in various social settings, including public places and gatherings.

Synonyms

gawker, leerer, stargazer

Examples of usage

  • She felt uncomfortable being ogled at the beach.
  • He was caught ogling his neighbor while she was gardening.
  • Oglers often misinterpret casual glances as an invitation.
  • The movie depicted a group of oglers at a summer festival.

Translations

Translations of the word "ogler" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น encarar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅ‚เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช starren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melotot

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะธะปัŒะฝะพ ะดะธะฒะธั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gapienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ˜ใ‚ใ˜ใ‚่ฆ‹ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท regarder fixement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mirar fijamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dikkatle bakmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋นคํžˆ ์ณ๋‹ค๋ณด๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุญุฏู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรญrat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hฤพadieลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›ฏ็€็œ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ strmeti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stara

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ–แƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baxmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mirar fijamente

Etymology

The word 'ogler' is derived from the verb 'ogle,' which originated in the early 17th century. The etymology of 'ogle' is believed to come from the Scots' word 'ogil,' meaning 'to squint' or 'to stare,' reflecting a somewhat peering or lingering gaze at something. Its usage has evolved over time, often carrying a negative connotation associated with inappropriate or unwanted attention towards others. The term implies not just looking but doing so in a way that is invasive or disrespectful. As society continues to address issues of consent and objectification, the term 'oggler' has gained visibility in discussions around public behavior and personal boundaries.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,237, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.