bogle

American  

[boh-guhl, bog-uhl] / ˈboʊ gəl, ˈbɒg əl /

Also boggle

noun

1. a bogy; specter.

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bogle ¹ British  

/ ˈbəʊɡəl, ˈbɒɡ- /

noun

1. a dialect or archaic word for bogey 1

2. a scarecrow

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bogle ² British  

/ ˈbəʊɡəl /

noun

1. a rhythmic dance, originating in the early 1990s, performed to ragga music

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verb

1. (intr) to perform such a dance

Etymology

Origin of bogle

1495–1505; bog (variant of bug ² “bugbear, hobgoblin”) + -le

Example Sentences

“Castle Craig,” this bogle of a railway employee repeated laconically.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

That bogle looked very small indeed as we strode out again, about an hour afterwards.

From Turkish and Other Baths A Guide to Good Health and Longevity by Stables, Gordon

Ghaist nor bogle shalt thou fear; Thou’rt to love and heaven sae dear, Nocht of ill may come thee near, My bonnie dearie.

From The Complete Works of Robert Burns: Containing his Poems, Songs, and Correspondence. With a New Life of the Poet, and Notices, Critical and Biographical by Allan Cunningham by Burns, Robert

Now for a bogle story in the gloamin'!'

From The Treasure of Heaven A Romance of Riches by Corelli, Marie

Though perhaps all human life is only a bogle tale!

From The Treasure of Heaven A Romance of Riches by Corelli, Marie