noun

bogey

boh-gee

Bogey (noun) means In golf, a score of one stroke over par on a hole. Example: “He made a bogey on the tricky par-3.”

noun

In golf, a score of one stroke over par on a hole.

"He made a bogey on the tricky par-3."

An unidentified aircraft, especially one suspected of being hostile.

"Radar picked up a bogey approaching from the east."

A ghost or menacing imaginary creature; also, any imagined threat.

"The old house was said to be haunted by a bogey."

How to use bogey

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDepending on context: a golf score of one over par, an unidentified (often hostile) aircraft, or a scary imaginary creature.

Common pairings

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Word forms

bogeyed past tense, bogied past tense, bogeyed past tense, bogeys plural, bogeys plural, bogeys plural, bogeys singular, bogeys singular

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Etymology

Likely related to bogle, an old word for a goblin or specter, itself possibly from a Welsh or Germanic root meaning "ghost" or "swollen thing."

Origin: Germanic

Synonyms

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Related words

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Rhymes for bogey

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bogey” mean?

The word “bogey” means in golf, a score of one stroke over par on a hole. In plain terms, depending on context: a golf score of one over par, an unidentified (often hostile) aircraft, or a scary imaginary creature.

How do you pronounce “bogey”?

“Bogey” is pronounced boh-gee (/boʊɡi/ in IPA).

How do you use “bogey” in a sentence?

Here is “bogey” used in a sentence: “He made a bogey on the tricky par-3.”

What part of speech is “bogey”?

“Bogey” is a noun.

Where does the word “bogey” come from?

The word “bogey” comes from Germanic. Likely related to bogle, an old word for a goblin or specter, itself possibly from a Welsh or Germanic root meaning "ghost" or "swollen thing.".

How many meanings does “bogey” have?

“Bogey” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in golf, a score of one stroke over par on a hole.

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