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gog·gle / ˈgägəl/ • v. [intr.] look with wide open eyes, typically in amazement or wonder: "What in the world are you goggling at"? ∎  (of the eyes) protrude or open wide.• adj. (of the eyes) protuberant or rolling.• n. 1. (goggles) close-fitting eyeglasses with side shields, for protecting the eyes from glare, dust, water, etc. ∎ inf. eyeglasses.2. [in sing.] a stare with protruding eyes.DERIVATIVES: gog·gled adj.