English Explanatory Dictionary

bogie

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A low, hand-operated truck, generally with four wheels, used for transporting objects or for riding on as a toy; a trolley.
  2. 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.
  3. A set of wheels attached to one of an aircraft's landing gear, or the structure connecting the wheels in one such set.
  4. A railway carriage.
  5. A soapbox racing vehicle.
noun
  1. A marijuana cigarette; a joint.
noun
  1. Alternative spelling of bogey.
  2. A ghost, goblin, or other hostile supernatural creature.
  3. A standard of performance set up as a mark to be aimed at in competition.
  4. An unidentified aircraft, especially as observed as a spot on a radar screen and suspected to be hostile.
  5. A score of one over par on a hole.
  6. A piece of dried mucus in or removed from the nostril.

Pronunciation

/ˈbəʊ.ɡi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-I learned some phrases-bogie.wav /ˈboʊ.ɡi/ EN-AU ck1 bogie.ogg

Word forms

bogie bogies bogey bogy boagie

Etymology

A dialectal word from Northern England of unknown origin which is unrelated to bogey (“hostile supernatural creature; terrifying thing, bugbear”).

Synonyms

railroad truck bifta bifter blunt bogie bomber bone bun Camberwell carrot doink doinker doob doober doobie exotic cheroot fatty giggle stick hogger hooter J jazz cigarette jay jimmy joint juju left-handed cigarette muggle number phattie reefer roach spiff spliff toke tube torpedo zol zoot

Derived words

bogie bolster wagon Jacobs bogie motor bogie non-bogie rocker-bogie
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