bogan
a backwater, usually narrow and tranquil.
any narrow stretch of water.
Origin of bogan
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Other definitions for Bogan (2 of 2)
Louise, 1897–1970, U.S. poet.
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How to use bogan in a sentence
bogan Pride was an Australian series created by and starring Rebel Wilson.
In the latest installment of our poetry month series, a new poem from Dana Goodyear is paired with a classic by Louise bogan.
bogan slipped round to the backyard, and was seen bathing his battered features at the pump.
Children of the Bush | Henry Lawson(she pointed suddenly at bogan, who collapsed and sidled behind his mates out of the light).
Children of the Bush | Henry LawsonOne-eyed bogan, being bailed up unexpectedly, gave her "half a caser" for a Cry, and ran away without the paper or the change.
Children of the Bush | Henry Lawson
You know you deserted all your old mates once for three months, bogan, and it wasn't your fault.
Children of the Bush | Henry LawsonCampbell was only a few feet from the bank, but bogan started to strip—to make the job look as big as possible, I suppose.
Children of the Bush | Henry Lawson
British Dictionary definitions for bogan (1 of 2)
/ (ˈbəʊɡən) /
Canadian (esp in the Maritime Provinces) a sluggish side stream: Also called: logan, pokelogan
Origin of bogan
1British Dictionary definitions for bogan (2 of 2)
/ (ˈbəʊɡən) /
a fool
a hooligan
Origin of bogan
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