woggle

British

/ ˈwɒɡəl /

noun

the ring of leather through which a Scout neckerchief is threaded

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Etymology

Origin of woggle

C20: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

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Here, two people to have donned the Scouts' woggle and scarf describe the ups and downs of being a volunteer.

From BBC

Once complete, they get a "Gilwell woggle" to show they are a learner leader.

From BBC

"Calm down?" she hoots at her gulping husband, woggle quivering with horror.

From The Guardian

Ewan Murray adjust his woggle, sews on his Blog Writing badge and explains how Celtic's win over Barcelona came via an outstanding scouting network.

From The Guardian

And we both began to giggle And woggle, and wiggle, And we giggled and we gurgled And we gargled and were gay ...

From Project Gutenberg

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