bogy

¹ American  

[boh-gee, boog-ee, boo-gee] / ˈboʊ gi, ˈbʊg i, ˈbu gi /

Also bogey or bogie

noun

plural

bogies

1. a hobgoblin; evil spirit.

2. anything that haunts, frightens, annoys, or harasses.

3. something that functions as a real or imagined barrier that must be overcome, bettered, etc..

   Fear is the major bogy of novice mountain climbers. A speed of 40 knots is a bogy for motorboats.

4. Military. bogey.

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bogy ² American  

[boh-gee] / ˈboʊ gi /

noun

plural

bogies

1. bogie.

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bogy British  

/ ˈbəʊɡɪ /

noun

1. a variant spelling of bogey 1 bogie 1

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Etymology

Origin of bogy

1830–40; bog, variant of bug ² (noun) + -y ²

Example Sentences

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

He had no bogies, seven birdies and an eagle.

From Los Angeles Times

But he carded four bogies and a double bogey over the final eight holes to fall into a tie for fifth at 269.

From Los Angeles Times

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 63.

From Washington Times

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