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agog

adjective \ə-ˈgäg\

: full of interest or excitement because of something

Full Definition of AGOG

:  full of intense interest or excitement :  eager <kids all agog over new toys>
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Origin of AGOG

Middle French en gogues in mirth
First Known Use: 1559

Related to AGOG

Synonyms
agape, expectant, anticipant, anticipatory
Antonyms
apathetic, indifferent, uneager, unenthusiastic

Rhymes with AGOG

backlog, befog, bullfrog, defog, eclogue, eggnog, footslog, gas log, groundhog, gulag, hedgehog, ice fog, leapfrog, photog, prologue, putlog, quahog, road hog, sandhog, stalag, tree frog, unclog, warthog, Weblog, whole hog, wood frog, Yule log
AGOG Defined for Kids

agog

adjective \ə-ˈgäg\

Definition of AGOG for Kids

:  full of excitement <The children were all agog over their new toys.>

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