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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAgog
/əˈɡɒɡ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Very eager or excited to hear or see something.
"The children were agog with excitement as they awaited the arrival of the circus." - 2
In a state of eager anticipation.
"She was agog to learn the results of the competition."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'agog' originates from the French 'à gogo', meaning 'in abundance' or 'in a lively manner'. It entered the English language in the late 19th century, evolving to convey a sense of eager anticipation or excitement.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Agog" is said worldwide
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avide
Transliteration: avide
"Les enfants étaient avides d'excitation en attendant l'arrivée du cirque."
begierig
Transliteration: bəˈɡiːʁɪç
"Die Kinder waren begierig auf die Ankunft des Zirkus."
ansioso
Transliteration: anˈzjoso
"I bambini erano ansiosi di vedere il circo."
ansioso
Transliteration: anˈsjoso
"Los niños estaban ansiosos por la llegada del circo."
ansioso
Transliteration: ãˈzi.u.zu
"As crianças estavam ansiosas pela chegada do circo."
उत्सुक
Transliteration: utsuk
"बच्चे सर्कस के आने का इंतजार करते हुए उत्सुक थे।"
渴望的
Transliteration: kěwàng de
"孩子们渴望着马戏团的到来。"
열망하는
Transliteration: yeolmaenghaneun
"아이들은 서커스의 도착을 열망하고 있었습니다."
熱心な
Transliteration: nesshin na
"子供たちはサーカスの到着を熱心に待っていました。"
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