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Meaning
Noun
●
The Devil.
●
A
ghost
,
goblin
, or other
hostile
supernatural
creature.
●
In Fear:
A
bugbear
: any
terrifying
thing.
●
In Engineering & Mythological creatures:
A
standard
of performance
set up
as a
mark
to be
aimed at
in competition.
●
In Aviation & Military:
An
unidentified
aircraft
, especially as
observed
as a
spot on
a
radar
screen
and
suspected
to be hostile.
●
In Aviation & Military:
Synonym of
bandit
: an
enemy
aircraft.
●
In Golf:
A
score
of one over
par
on a hole.
●
In British English:
Alternative form of
booger
: a
piece
of
mucus
in or
removed
from the nostril.
●
In British English, Engineering & Mythological creatures:
A
bog-standard
(representative)
specimen
taken
from the
center
of production.
●
In Australian English & Bathing:
A
swim
or
bathe
; a bath.
●
In Mythological creatures:
Alternative
spelling
of
bogie
(“one of two
sets of wheels
under a
locomotive
or
railcar
; also, a structure with
axles
and
wheels
under a
locomotive
,
railcar
, or
semi
which provides support and
reduces
vibration
for the vehicle”)
Verb
●
In Golf:
To make a bogey.
●
In Australian English, Bathing, Mythological creatures & Mythology:
To
swim
; to bathe.
Name
●
A
male
given name
●
Humphrey Bogart (1899–1957), American
film
and
stage
actor.
Sourced from
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Synonyms
Goblin
Bandit
Bogie
Bogy
Ghost
Booger
Satan
Related
Birdie
Fairway
Putts
Headpin
Wicket
Hole
Bullseye
Approach Shot
Lay Up
Field Goal
Home Run
Grand Slam
Clean Sheet
Chip Shot
Rhymes
Yogi
Bogie
Bogey
Dogie
Stogie
Hoagie
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