bogtrotter

American

[bog-trot-er, bawg-] / ˈbɒgˌtrɒt ər, ˈbɔg- /

noun

a person who lives or travels among bogs.
Slang: Disparaging and Offensive. a contemptuous term used to refer to a native or inhabitant of Ireland.

bogtrotter British

/ ˈbɒɡˌtrɒtə /

noun

a highly offensive term for an Irish person

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Etymology

Origin of bogtrotter

First recorded in 1675–85; bog ¹ + trotter

Example Sentences

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"Bruce Bogtrotter!" the Trunchbull barked suddenly.

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Bruce Bogtrotter said, looking genuinely puzzled.

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She glared at Bruce Bogtrotter who was sitting on his chair like some huge overstuffed grub, replete, comatose, unable to move or to speak.

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When Bruce Bogtrotter had eaten his way through half of the entire enormous cake, he paused for just a couple of seconds and took several deep breaths.

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Bruce Bogtrotter was three-quarters of the way through and still going strong.

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