Complete Definition of "agog"

English

Etymology
Middle English. From Old French, en gogues, in a merry mood. See also the Italian agogare, to desire eagerly.

Pronunciation
audio|en-us-agog.ogg|Audio (US)
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-�ɡ|-�ɡ

Adverb
en-adv

  1. In a state of high anticipation or interest.
  2. Highly excited. Anxious, eager, impatient.

Synonyms
all-a-gog

es:agog
te:agog
vi:agog

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