What does OGLES mean?

Here is the result in HTML text formatting: Word: Ogles 1. Parts of Speech:

Verb

2. Definitions:

To stare at someone in a lecherous or suggestive way.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈoʊɡəlz/

UK: /ˈəʊɡ(ə)lz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "ogles" originated from the verb "ogle" which means "to eye amorously or provocatively". It was first used in the 17th century and is derived from the Latin word "oculus" which means "eye".

It is commonly used in informal contexts and is often associated with negative behavior such as sexual harassment or objectification.

5. Synonyms:

Stare, gawk, leer, eye, peer.

6. Related Words:

Gazes, glaze, blaze, craze, dazes.

7. Example Sentences:
  • He ogles her every time she walks by.
  • She felt uncomfortable with the way he was ogling her.
  • He was caught ogling at the womens locker room.


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