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1bogey
noun bo·gey
golf : a score that is one more than the official standard score for a particular hole : a score of one stroke over par on a hole
: something that causes fear or worry
plural bogeys also bogies
Full Definition of BOGEY
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\ˈbō-gē also ˈbu̇- or ˈbü-\ : a source of fear, perplexity, or harassment
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\ˈbō-gē\ a chiefly British : an average golfer's score used as a standard for a particular hole or course b : one stroke over par on a hole in golf
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\ˈbō-gē\ : a numerical standard of performance set up as a mark to be aimed at especially in competition
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\ˈbō-gē\ : an unidentified aircraft; especially : one not positively identified as friendly and so assumed to be hostile
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Variants of BOGEY
bo·gey also bo·gie or bo·gy
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Origin of BOGEY
probably alteration of bogle
First Known Use: 1826
Related to BOGEY
- Synonyms
- bête noire, black beast, bugaboo, bugbear, dread, hobgoblin, ogre
2bogey
verb bo·gey \ˈbō-gē\
golf : to score a bogey on (a hole)
bo·geyedbo·gey·ing
Full Definition of BOGEY
transitive verb
: to shoot (a hole in golf) in one over par
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First Known Use of BOGEY
1948
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bogey
noun bo·gey
plural bogeys or bogies
Definition of BOGEY for Kids
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\ˈbō-gē, ˈbu̇-gē\ : something a person is afraid of without reason
Variants of BOGEY
bo·gey also bo·gie or bo·gy
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