Gogglings

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Characterized by the act of staring or gazing with wide, bulging eyes, often due to surprise or astonishment; referring to the urgent attention given to something intriguing or shocking; describing the manner in which someone observes with an exaggerated expression of wonder or disbelief that draws attention
2. Pertaining to the look of someone who is captivated or astounded, resulting in wide-open eyes and an intense stare; signifying a keen fascination or curiosity directed at an unusual sight; illustrating the behavior of gazing earnestly at something unexpected with a sense of amazement
3. Relating to the act of looking intently with enlarged eyes, often reflecting overwhelming curiosity or shock; indicating the focused interest someone may have towards an eye-catching event; depicting the way in which an individual may react visually when confronted with something astonishing or remarkable

Etymology: "Gogglings" is the plural of "goggling," the present participle of the verb "goggle," so it names several instances of the same wide-eyed, staring look. Its meaning follows from the verb's sense of rolling or staring the eyes with amazement or fascination, a stare that seems to bulge the eyes outward. The noun "goggles" for protective eyewear is a related but separate outgrowth of that same family of words.