I. ˈōgəl sometimes ˈäg- verb
( ogled ; ogled ; ogling -g(ə)liŋ ; ogles )
Etymology: probably from Low German oegeln, freq. of oegen to look at, from oog eye; akin to Old High German ouga eye — more at eye
intransitive verb
: to glance coquettishly or provocatively : look with amorous invitation or challenge
subject to temptation to ogle at young ladies — Lucius Garvin
transitive verb
1. : to eye amorously : glance at admiringly, provocatively, or enticingly
lounged in front of a sidewalk cafe, ogling the women who passed — Steve Nelson
2. : to look at especially with greedy or interested attention
was still ogling the drinks on the next table — William DuBois
II. noun
( -s )
1. slang : eye
y'll 'ave to clap a beefsteak on that ogle of yours — G.B.Shaw
2. : an amorous or coquettish glance
gave him two or three ogles accompanied by … a captivating smile — T.L.Peacock