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bogan

Meaning of "bogan" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BOGAN

Of Algonquian origin.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF BOGAN

ˈbəʊɡən


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BOGAN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Bogan is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BOGAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Bogan

The term bogan is Australian and New Zealand slang, usually pejorative or self-deprecating, for a person with an unsophisticated background, or whose speech, clothing, attitude and behaviour exemplify a lack of manners and education. Localised names exist that describe the same or very similar groups of people.

Definition of bogan in the English dictionary

The definition of bogan in the dictionary is a sluggish side stream Also called: logan, pokelogan.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BOGAN

bergen · brogan · cardigan · Copenhagen · dragon · Hagen · hogan · hogen · logan · michigan · Morgan · morgen · Oregon · organ · pagan · pokelogan · ptarmigan · slogan · vegan · wagon

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BOGAN

bog off · bog orchid · bog paper · bog roll · bog rosemary · bog rush · bog spavin · bog whortleberry · bog-standard · Bogarde · bogart · bogbean · bogey · bogey hole · bogeyism · bogeyman · bogeymen · boggart · bogged

WORDS THAT END LIKE BOGAN

argan · began · Changan · gan · Glamorgan · hooligan · Iligan · Keegan · lagan · Lake Michigan · Milligan · Mount Logan · mulligan · Okanagan · Okanogan · Reagan · Sagan · toboggan · Tongan · Wigan

Synonyms and antonyms of bogan in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «bogan» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF BOGAN

Find out the translation of bogan to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of bogan from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bogan» in English.
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Translator English - Chinese

博甘
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

bogan
570 millions of speakers
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English

bogan
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

bogan
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بوجان
280 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Russian

Bogan
278 millions of speakers
pt

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Bogan
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

Bogan
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

bogan
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Bogan
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Bogan
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

ボーガン
130 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Korean

bogan
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Bogan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Bogan
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

Bogan
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

बोगन
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

bogan
70 millions of speakers
it

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Bogan
65 millions of speakers
pl

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Bogan
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

Bogan
40 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Romanian

Bogan
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Bogan
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Bogan
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bogan
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Bogan
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bogan

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BOGAN»

Principal search tendencies and common uses of bogan
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «bogan».

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bogan

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BOGAN»

Discover the use of bogan in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bogan and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Catalina Magdalena Hoopensteiner Wallendiner Hogan Logan ...
Presents the words and music--and varying forms of the name--of a classic camp song that dates at least from the 1940s.
Tedd Arnold, Blane & DeRosa Productions, Inc, Scholastic Inc, 2004
2
Louise Bogan: A Portrait
Available for the first time in English, this is the definitive account of the practice of sexual slavery the Japanese military perpetrated during World War II by the researcher principally responsible for exposing the Japanese government's ...
Elizabeth Frank, 1986
3
Bogan Pride
"A comic fictional account of life at Boonelg High."--Provided by publisher.
Wilson, Rebel
4
Benchmarking for best practices: winning through innovative ...
Packed with dramatic case studies, this step-by-step guide shows managers how to adopt the seminal benchmarking techniques revolutionizing quality at companies like Federal Express, AT&T, and other industry leaders.
Christopher E. Bogan, Michael J. English, 1994
5
The Veiled Mirror and the Woman Poet: H.D., Louise Bogan, ...
In The Veiled Mirror and the Woman Poet, Elizabeth Dodd explores the lives and work of four women poets of the twentieth century - H. D., Louise Bogan, Elizabeth Bishop, and Louise Gluck.
Elizabeth Caroline Dodd, 1992
6
Obsession and release: rereading the poetry of Louise Bogan
Upton investigates Bogan's themes of obsession and release, among the primary psychic activities that her poetry charts.
Lee Upton, 1996
7
Angelica, Belmont and Wellsville
A collection of over 100 images brings to life the history of Angelica, Belmont, and Wellsville, from the time of the Civil War until the 1940s.
Bob Bogan, Robert V. Bogan, 1998
8
Henny Bogan and the Secret of Ben Hogan
Mark J. Choiniere carefully examines the chain of events that transformed Ben Hogan from a promising golfer who could not make a living on the professional tour to one whose very name became synonymous with excellence and ball striking.
Mark J. Choiniere, 2010
9
Bogan Proof Fences
Brendan Lee. 'Got something against 'You're the Voice' have you?' Insulting his favourite song wasn't going to make any friends, although it was going to lighten the mood. All three except Flex joined in for a bit of a sing-a-long. 'You're the ...
Brendan Lee, 2011
10
A poet's prose: selected writings of Louise Bogan : with the ...
A Poet's Prose: Selected Writings of Louise Bogan showcases her devotion to compression, eloquence, and sharp truths.
Louise Bogan, Mary Kinzie, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BOGAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bogan is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Finger-biting trial begins
Public defender Justin Bogan said Quintana had “the audacity” to tell officers to get a warrant. Instead, four officers barged into his apartment ... «The Durango Herald, Jul 15»
2
Transfers Rodney, Willie Herenton a good fit with Stevenson …
Luwane Pipkins of Bogan (2) is fouled by Rodney Herenton of Young during a game Feb. 18 in Chicago. (John J. Kim, Chicago Tribune). «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
3
Park system announces Tidal Tuesdays
Bob Bogan on the Gambler out of Point Pleasant said it was good weekend for him with long, half-hour drifts producing some nice catches. «Asbury Park Press, Jul 15»
4
When Harris grimaced, Australia smiled
He made it a little easier with the Southern Cross tattoo - a bogan Australian rite of the early 21st century that on Harris somehow, miraculously, ... «ESPNcricinfo.com, Jul 15»
5
Franklin Police Department daily arrest report
7/4/15 @ 4:32 PM, Lakatha Jackson, 26, of Bogan Ln., Centerville, LA, was arrested and charged with Interference with Police Duties and ... «KATC Lafayette News, Jul 15»
6
AFL coaches come together to honour and pay tribute to Phil Walsh
BOGAN” philosopher. No-nonsense disciplinarian. A father battling his family's challenges. And a mentor and friend. Phil Walsh allowed the ... «Herald Sun, Jul 15»
7
Rebecca Morse sorts holiday fact from fiction before you pack up …
So you rock tracksuit pants, thongs and a hibiscus-print neck pillow in a look I like to call bogan traveller chic. EXPECTATION: You will catch up ... «NEWS.com.au, Jul 15»
8
Steele Cooperative to fix up new digs
... donations, as well as community contributors,” said Stacie Bogan, Board Chair and mother to four past, present, and future Steele students. «North Denver Tribune, Jul 15»
9
Anglers flock after fluke on Fourth of July weekend
Ryan Bogan on the Jamaica II, said the fishing was good toward the end of the week and over the weekend with a good percentage of 3- to ... «Asbury Park Press, Jul 15»
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Groups join forces to improve safety on walk to school
... from the neighborhood ... we want to be there as a presence so we can be a lid on any possible problems," said Transit Chief Sidney Bogan. «Detroit Free Press, Jul 15»
REFERENCE
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