agog

[uh-gog] /əˈgɒg/

adjective

highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, anticipation, etc.

adverb

in a state of eager desire; excitedly.

Origin

1535-45; variant of on gog (in phrase set on gog rouse, stir up) < Middle French en gogues; see à gogo

Synonyms

1. awestruck, enthralled.

-agog

variant of -agogue.

Examples from the web for agog

Fans around the world could watch agog as the deadline neared and bids rose.
They were agog at the possibilities suggested by the new technology.
Nearly everyone is agog these days at the wonders of the electronic computer.

British Dictionary definitions for agog

agog

/əˈɡɒɡ/

adjective

(postpositive) highly impatient, eager, or curious

Word Origin

C15: perhaps from Old French en gogues in merriments, origin unknown

Contemporary definitions for agog

adverb

full of excitement or interest; eager, keen

Word Origin

Old French en gogues 'in mirth'

Usage Note

used with on, upon, for, with, about

Word Origin and History for agog

adj., adv.

"in a state of desire; in a state of imagination; heated with the notion of some enjoyment; longing" [Johnson], c.1400, perhaps from Old French en gogues "in jest, good humor, joyfulness," from gogue "fun," of unknown origin.