bogy
noun
a hobgoblin; evil spirit.
bogies
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pluralof bogy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Defending champion Nick Taylor, who had been in a share of the lead after two rounds, slipped back to tied-fifth with a disappointing 70 that included four bogies.
From Barron's ● Jan. 18, 2026
He had no bogies, seven birdies and an eagle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2025
Wu, the Chinese player who finished in a tie for 79th in Spain last year, took the early lead after making eight birdies and no bogies in a round of 8-under 63.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 6, 2022
The University of Virginia grad, who’s only carded two bogies all week, is in a four-way tie for third at 6-under with Luke List, James Hahn, and Kurt Kitayama.
From Washington Times ● May 6, 2022
The first four bogies capsized into a depression alongside the track.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
