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Jackson6612 Posted 19 years ago
Vocabulary

Definition of ''ogle''



ogle

If you say that one person is ogling another, you disapprove of them continually staring at that person in a way that indicates a strong sexual interest. [Collins COBUILD Dictionary]

What does you disapprove of them mean in the context of above definition?
  

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It means you think that person should behave better. Let's say a gorgeous woman sits at the table next to yours. " The other "ogles" her.

— BarbaraPA

  • It means you think that person should behave better.
  • Let's say a gorgeous woman sits at the table next to yours.
  • " The other "ogles" her.
  • The first one is more subtle and appreciative.
  • The other is more obvious and seems full of ****, not appreciation.
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It means you think that person should behave better.

Let's say a gorgeous woman sits at the table next to yours. One of your companions "eyes here with appreciation." The other "ogles" her. The first one is more subtle and appreciative. The other is more obvious and seems full of ****, not appreciation.
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By the way, you can ogle other things too. There is a restaurant near where I live with a case of pastries near the door. It's is a fair statement to say that I ogle that every time I'm there.
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Grammar GeekBy the way, you can ogle other things too. There is a restaurant near where I live with a case of pastries near the door. It's is a fair statement to say that I ogle that every time I'm there.
Hi Barbara,

That means you like pastries a lot. Thanks for your help.

Kind reagrds, Jackson
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