To cast a sidelong glance or ray; look furtively.To stare; gaze intently; specifically, to dwell or ponder with pleasure, as upon something that gratifies an evil passion or a corrupt propensity: as, to gloat over the corpse of an enemy; to gloat upon a lascivious spectacle; to gloat over the ruin of a rival.Synonyms 2. Gaze, etc. See stare.To convey by a look or a glance.n. A local English name for a variety of eel, of medium size and dark color.