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goggle

UK/ˈɡɒɡəl/ US/ˈɡɑɡəl/ uncommon

verb

1.

look with amazement; look stupidly

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Origin

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”).

Phrases

  • beer goggles
  • goggle box
  • goggle-eyed plover
  • love goggles

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