agog
UK: əˈɡɒɡ | US: əˈɡɑːɡ
adj. highly eager or excited, especially in anticipation of something
The word "agog" originates from the Old French phrase en gogues, meaning "in a merry mood." The prefix a- intensifies the root gog, which derives from gogue (merriment or excitement). Over time, the term evolved in English to describe a state of eager anticipation, often with a playful or lively connotation. The morpheme gog preserves its original spelling, linking directly to the word's historical roots in festive excitement.
The children were agog with excitement before the circus started.
She was agog to hear the latest gossip about her favorite celebrity.
The audience sat agog as the magician performed his final trick.
He was agog at the sight of the rare comet in the night sky.
The town was agog with rumors of the upcoming festival.