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bogie

Meanings
  • noun

    A wheeled vehicle or carriage used to transport goods or passengers, especially on a railway.

    - "The train consisted of several bogies carrying various types of freight."
    - "Passengers boarded the bogie and took their seats for the long journey."
  • noun

    A bogeyman is a mythical entity that is often used as a scarecrow to frighten children.

    - "Children are often told that the bogeyman will come and take them away if they misbehave."
    - "The fear of the bogeyman is a common childhood experience."
Pronunciation




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  2. /ˈbəʊɡi/



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  4. /ˈbəʊɡi/



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  6. /ˈbəʊɡi/



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Synonyms

cheater , criminal , fugitive , outlaw , Devil , goblin , railroad truck , goblin , railroad truck , bogey , bogie , snot , bugger , cheater , criminal , fugitive , outlaw , Devil , goblin , railroad truck , goblin , railroad truck , bogey , bogie , snot , bugger
Rhymes
Words rhyming with bogie
toe-gie , muggie , slug-gie
Homophones
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  1. bogey () : A score in golf equal to one over par for a hole.

Variants
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bogey , bogeys , bogie , bogies , bogy
Etymology
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The term 'bogie' originated from the Hindi word 'bagh' meaning 'tiger'. It was first used in the context of transport when railways began using wheeled vehicles to transport goods and passengers. Later, the term was also used metaphorically to describe something that scares or frightens people, leading to the modern usage of 'bogeyman'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'bogie' was first used in the English language in the 17th century.

  2. The fear of the bogeyman is a common childhood experience in many cultures around the world.

  3. The term 'bogie' is also used in the context of accounting to represent an estimate of future costs or expenses.

Related Concepts
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  1. Mythological creatures: The bogeyman is a type of mythological creature that is used to scare children.

  2. Childhood fears: The bogeyman is a common childhood fear that is used to instill good behavior in children.

Culture
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In literature, the term 'bogie' has been used extensively to describe fearsome creatures that frighten children. The bogeyman is often depicted as a large, scary figure that lurks in the dark and preys on naughty children. In art, the bogeyman has been depicted in various forms, from grotesque monsters to more humorous characters. In music, there are several songs and compositions that reference the bogeyman, including the famous nursery rhyme 'Ring a Ring o' Roses'.

How to Memorize "bogie"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize a bogie in the context of transport, imagine a long train carriage with multiple wheels and compartments for carrying goods or passengers.
    - To visualize a bogeyman, imagine a large, scary figure with long arms and a menacing expression.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'bogie' with trains and wheeled vehicles.
    - Associate the term 'bogeyman' with fear and childhood.

  3. mnemonics

    - To remember the meaning of 'bogie' in the context of transport, use the mnemonic 'B-O-G-I-E' standing for 'B'us 'O'ver 'G'round 'I'n 'E'very direction'.
    - To remember the meaning of 'bogeyman', use the mnemonic 'B-O-G-E-Y-M-A-N' standing for 'B'ad 'O'ld 'G'host 'E'very 'Y'ear 'M'akes 'A'n 'N'ightmare'.

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