Bogan
a backwater, usually narrow and tranquil.
any narrow stretch of water.
Louise, 1897–1970, U.S. poet.
Contemporary Examples
Rebel Wilson’s 12 Funniest Moments (Video) Kevin Fallon October 14, 2012
Historical Examples
Three Expeditions into the Interior of Eastern Australia, Vol 1 (of 2) Thomas Mitchell
Journal of an Expedition into the Interior of Tropical Australia Thomas Mitchell
Journal of an Expedition into the Interior of Tropical Australia Thomas Mitchell
Children of the Bush Henry Lawson
Journal of an Expedition into the Interior of Tropical Australia Thomas Mitchell
Children of the Bush Henry Lawson
Three Expeditions into the Interior of Eastern Australia, Vol 1 (of 2) Thomas Mitchell
Children of the Bush Henry Lawson
Children of the Bush Henry Lawson
noun
(Canadian) (esp in the Maritime Provinces) a sluggish side stream Also called logan, pokelogan
noun (Austral, informal)
a fool
a hooligan
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to take an unfair share of (something); keep for oneself instead of sharing: Are you gonna bogart that joint all night? to bully or force: He just bogarted his way into the elevator! to act or move in a tough or aggressive way: That big guy doesn’t ask–he just bogarts. a person who hogs or […]
- Bogarde
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- Bogarted
to take an unfair share of (something); keep for oneself instead of sharing: Are you gonna bogart that joint all night? to bully or force: He just bogarted his way into the elevator! to act or move in a tough or aggressive way: That big guy doesn’t ask–he just bogarts. a person who hogs or […]
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