bogle

[ boh-guhl, bog-uhl ]

noun

1. a bogy; specter.

bogle

¹

/ ˈbɒɡ-; ˈbəʊɡəl /

noun

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

bogle

²

/ ˈbəʊɡəl /

noun

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

verb

1. intr to perform such a dance

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

“They were periods of time, like the 70s, when you had stars such Diana Ross, Diahann Carroll, and Pam Grier,” said Bogle.

From The Daily Beast

“She is this amazing character actor that can do anything with a role,” said Bogle.

From The Daily Beast

"What you're seeing on Wall Street is disgusting," says Vanguard Group founder John Bogle.

From The Daily Beast

Justin Bogle, executive chef at Gilt in New York City, is waiting for his truffles to arrive.

From The Daily Beast

"Town's goin' to be het up for certain," said Mr. Bogle, waggling his ancient head.

From Project Gutenberg

Coroner Bogle demanded that the body should be viewed officially before the man-hunt should begin.

From Project Gutenberg

An' aa saw theer t' bogle,—thee knaws, t' bogle o' Bleacliff Tarn; an' she turned hersel, an' she spoak to me!'

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You shall have a specimen, Bogle, of this extremely racy production, which I strongly recommend you to keep in view as model.

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We incline to think Cornish "bucca" and Scottish "bogle" may be taken as equivalent in meaning.

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