OGLING Meaning and
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Ogling refers to the act of staring at someone with excessive or conspicuous admiration or desire, often done in a lewd or evaluative manner. It involves visually examining another person, usually of the opposite sex, with great intensity or lingering attention, sometimes accompanied by suggestive or impure thoughts. The purpose behind ogling is typically to derive pleasure from looking at someone's physical attributes or to express sexual interest.
This act often involves using one's eyes to scan the individual from head to toe, sometimes focusing on particular body parts, such as the chest, hips, or buttocks. The ogler may exhibit overt signs of attraction, such as raised eyebrows, lip-licking, or smirk-like expressions. Ogling is often considered inappropriate or disrespectful, as it objectifies the person being looked at, turning them into an object of sexual desire rather than acknowledging their individuality or humanity.
Ogling can make the person being stared at feel uncomfortable, violated, or objectified. It may be associated with harassment or the infringement of personal boundaries. In certain cultural contexts, ogling may also be deemed as a crude or indecent behavior and could even have legal consequences. Society generally encourages respectful and consensual interactions, promoting the idea that individuals should be valued for their personality, character, and accomplishments, rather than solely being judged based on physical appearance.
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The act of viewing with side glances.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of OGLING
The word "ogling" originated from the Middle English term "ogelen", which itself came from the Old English word "ēagian" meaning "to look, to have an eye on". This Old English root is also related to the word "ēage", meaning "eye". Over time, "ogelen" evolved to "oggling" and eventually to its present form, "ogling". The term typically refers to the act of staring or gazing at someone in a way that may be considered intense, impolite, or suggestive.
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