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goggle.

To stare (at something) with wide eyes.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈɡɒɡəl/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɡɑɡəl/General-American
  1. To stare (at something) with wide eyes.

  2. To roll the eyes.

Where this word comes from

From 14th century Middle English gogelen (“to roll (eyes), to look sideways”). Earlier source is unknown. The noun is attested from the 17th century. Compare Irish gog (“a nod, a slight motion”).

noun/ˈɡɒɡəl/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɡɑɡəl/General-American
  1. A wide-eyed stare or affected rolling of the eye.

    Come and have a goggle at Fauzia’s new car!
  2. A pair of protective eyeglasses.

    in-plural
Where this word comes from

From 14th century Middle English gogelen (“to roll (eyes), to look sideways”). Earlier source is unknown. The noun is attested from the 17th century. Compare Irish gog (“a nod, a slight motion”).

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