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Bogy

One who robs others in a lawless area, especially as part of a group.

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📖 Definitions of "Bogy"

noun

1
One who robs others in a lawless area, especially as part of a group.
2
An outlaw.
3
One who cheats others.
4
An enemy aircraft.

noun

1
An obnoxious, selfish and overbearing person; an attention hog.

noun

1
(often capitalized, usually with definite article) The Devil.
2
A ghost, goblin, or other hostile supernatural creature.
3
A bugbear: any terrifying thing.
4
A standard of performance set up as a mark to be aimed at in competition.

noun

1
A bog-standard (representative) specimen taken from the center of production.

🔄 Synonyms of "Bogy"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
bogeynoun	(golf) A score of one over par on a hole.
bogienoun	(by extension, rail transport, also attributively) 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.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Bogy"

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Word	Definition
bogeynoun	(golf) A score of one over par on a hole.
bogienoun	(by extension, rail transport, also attributively) 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.
hobgoblinnoun	A small, ugly goblin that makes trouble for humans.
bogeymannoun	A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
boglenoun	(UK, especially Scotland) A goblin, imp, bogeyman, bugbear or similar a frightful being or phantom.
boogeymannoun	Alternative form of bogeyman. [A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.]
deludernoun	Someone who deludes
chistnoun	Pronunciation spelling of chest. [A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.]
goulnoun	Obsolete form of ghoul. [(mythology) A demon said to feed on corpses.]
bolshevismnoun	The Communist political ideology adopted by the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics; Marxism-Leninism.
divilnoun	(Scotland, Ireland) Alternative form of devil. [(theology) The chief devil; Satan.]
skelpnoun	A blow; a smart stroke, especially with the hand; a smack.
duppynoun	(Caribbean, Jamaica) A ghost or spirit, often appearing in the form of a dog barking or howling through the night.
barinnoun	Synonym of boyar.
hindoonoun	(dated, often derogatory) Hindu
guananoun	(archaic) An iguana.
bunyipnoun	(Australia, cryptozoology, mythology) A mythical Australian monster, said to inhabit swamps and lagoons.
bugbearnoun	A source of dread; resentment; or irritation.
fogynoun	(US, military, dated, slang) Extra pay granted to officers for length of service.
boglesnoun	A town in Grenada.