bogle

[ boh-guhl, bog-uhl ]

noun

1. a bogy; specter.

bogle

¹

/ ˈbəʊɡəl /

noun

1. a rhythmic dance, originating in the early 1990s, performed to ragga music

verb

1. intr to perform such a dance

bogle

²

/ ˈbəʊɡəl; ˈbɒɡ- /

noun

1. a dialect or archaic word for bogey 1
2. a scarecrow

Word History and Origins

Origin of bogle¹

1495–1505; bog (variant of bug ² “bugbear, hobgoblin”) + -le

Word History and Origins

Origin of bogle¹

C16: from Scottish bogill , perhaps from Gaelic; compare Welsh bygel; see bug ²

Example Sentences

Jayden Bogle cancelled out Erling Haaland's opener by scoring in the 85th minute, and the Blades looked poised to pinch a point against the champions.

From BBC

With Ben Brereton Diaz, Mason Holgate, James McAtee and Yasser Larouci due to return to their respective parent clubs on 30 June and Jayden Bogle, Oli McBurnie and goalkeeper Wes Foderingham all out of contract in the summer, Wilder has plenty to think about this summer but has no intention of leaving Bramall Lane.

From BBC

Sheffield United were awarded a late penalty, but the decision was overturned by the video assistant referee who ruled Magpies substitute Alex Murphy had won the ball in a challenge with Jayden Bogle.

From BBC

Referee Tony Harrington awarded the visitors a late spot-kick after Bogle went down under pressure from Alex Murphy, but Wilder's team were denied a late consolation after VAR ruled the Newcastle defender had got his toe to the ball.

From BBC

Sheffield United led 1-0 and then 2-1 through goals from Jayden Bogle and Ben Brereton Diaz in each half at Old Trafford.

From Seattle Times