English Explanatory Dictionary

agog

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. In eager desire, eager, astir.
  2. Wide open.
adv
  1. In a state of high anticipation, excitement, or interest.

Pronunciation

en-us-agog.ogg /əˈɡɑɡ/ /əˈɡɒɡ/

Word forms

agog more agog most agog

Etymology

From Middle English agogge, from Old French en + gogues (“in a merry mood”). See also Italian agognare (“to desire eagerly”).

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