English Explanatory Dictionary

goggle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To stare (at something) with wide eyes.
  2. To roll the eyes.
noun
  1. A wide-eyed stare or affected rolling of the eye.
  2. A pair of protective eyeglasses.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɒɡəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-goggle.wav /ˈɡɑɡəl/

Word forms

goggle goggles goggling goggled

Etymology

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”).

Synonyms

gape

Derived words

agoggle beer goggles begoggled croggle goggle box goggle-eye goggle-eyed goggle-eyed plover goggleless goggler gogglesome goggly love goggles
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