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agog
- /əˈɡɑɡ/ US
- /əˈɡɒɡ/ UK
Rhymes with -ɒɡ
Where it comes from
From Middle English agogge, from Old French en + gogues (“in a merry mood”). See also Italian agognare (“to desire eagerly”).
adjective more agog · most agog
- In a state of eager desire; full of anticipation; highly excited with curiosity. all agog
- Wide open, agape. Cotton Mather came galloping down All the way to Newbury town, With his eyes agog and his ears set wide, And his marvellous inkhorn at his side;
adverb more agog · most agog
- In an astonished or excited manner. "Is this Mr. Mifflin?" she said, as he advanced all agog from his smoky corner.
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adj in eager desire
| Español | ansioso, curioso |
|---|---|
| Português | ansioso, curioso |
| Deutsch | gespannt |
| Italiano | eccitato, elettrizzato, voglioso, arrapato |
adj wide open
| Français | écarquillé |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | weit geöffnet |
| Italiano | sgranato, spalancato, sbarrato |
adv in a state of high anticipation
| Português | ansiosamente |
|---|---|
| Français | impatiemment |
| Italiano | impazientemente, ansiosamente, non stare nella pelle |
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