Meaning
In a state of eager desire; full of anticipation; highly excited with curiosity.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English agogge, from Old French en + gogues (“in a merry mood”). See also Italian agognare (“to desire eagerly”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 31 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-14GABEOPY
- 2026-08-10GALMORU
- 2026-01-05AGONYKI
- 2025-12-12AZGOLIN
- 2025-09-26ARGOLMH
- 2025-09-03GAUNTRON
- 2025-08-10GAOMENT
- 2025-06-28OAPLGNY
- 2025-05-13OZALGCI
- 2025-04-26OALHGIN
- 2025-03-20GUAROND
- 2025-02-20ORANGFI
+19 earlier appearances in the archive.