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goggle

Pronunciation: /ˈgɒg(ə)l/

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Definition of goggle

verb

[no object]
  • look with wide open eyes, typically in amazement:I goggled at them in total disbelief
  • (of the eyes) open wide or protrude: with their eyes goggling and their tongues hanging out

adjective

[attributive]
  • (of the eyes) protuberant or rolling.

noun

  • 1 (goggles) close-fitting glasses with side shields, for protecting the eyes from glare, dust, water, etc.: a pair of goggles swimming goggles
  • informal glasses.
  • 2 [in singular] a stare with protruding eyes: their goggle mesmerizes even fishmongers
  • 3 (goggles) the staggers (a disease of sheep).

Derivatives

goggled

adjective

Origin:

Middle English (in the sense 'look to one side, squint'): probably from a base symbolic of oscillating movement

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