Definition of GOGGLE

goggle

Plural: goggles

Verb

Verb Forms: goggled, goggling, goggles

  • To stare with wide, bulging eyes, often in surprise or amazement.
  • look with amazement; look stupidly
  • To stare (at something) with wide eyes.
  • To roll the eyes.

Noun

  • A wide-eyed stare or affected rolling of the eye.
  • A pair of protective eyeglasses.

Examples

  • Come and have a goggle at Fauzia’s new car!
  • Opponents would GOGGLE at his incredible ability to find bingos in Scrabble.

Origin / 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, gawk, gawp

Scrabble Score: 9

goggle: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
goggle: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
goggle: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

goggle: valid Words With Friends Word