bogging

/ (ˈbɒɡɪŋ) /

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adjective

Scot informal filthy; covered in dirt and grime

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In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…

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Words nearby bogging

bogey, bogey-hole, bogeyman, boggart, bogger, bogging, boggle, boggler, boggle the mind, boggy, Boghazköy

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At Christianity Today, Peter Chin claims Christians should preach peace instead of bogging down in the particulars of race.
No Gods, No Cops, No Masters|James Poulos|January 1, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Agriculture and industry were bogging down and limiting commerce in England, and many wanted a new livelihood.
The Pocahontas-John Smith Story|Pocahontas Wight Edmunds
I was strange to see the horses bogging leg deep during a thunder-storm, and in five minutes after unable to get a drink of water.
The Overland Expedition of The Messrs. Jardine|Frank Jardine and Alexander Jardine
Four attempted crossings ended in the hopeless bogging of horses and camels, entailing the carrying of loads and saddles.
Spinifex and Sand|David W Carnegie

It is too wet to move to-day; the horses are bogging up to their knees.
Explorations in Australia, The Journals of John McDouall Stuart|John McDouall Stuart
We followed round them to a convenient spot, and one where our horses could water without bogging.
Australia Twice Traversed, The Romance of Exploration|Ernest Giles

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