Word of the day: Agog
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Today’s word of the day is: Agog meaning
Agog
Agog means-Adjective highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, anticipation, etc.
Pronunciation: [uh-gog]
Agog comes from French, most likely from a phrase meaning “in a state of mirth.” Agog is a variant of the phrase (set) on gog, meaning “to rouse, stir up.” Agog was first recorded in 1535–45.
Example: With an air of anticipation and eagerness, the crowd was agog as they waited for the live band to start playing.
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