adj

bogged

Bogged (adj) means Stuck and unable to make progress, typically in the phrase "bogged down.". Example: “The project got bogged down in endless meetings.”

adj

Stuck and unable to make progress, typically in the phrase "bogged down."

"The project got bogged down in endless meetings."

"Their car was bogged in the muddy field after the rain."

How to use bogged

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishStuck, delayed, or unable to move forward, whether literally in mud or figuratively in details.

Common pairings

bogged down in details get bogged down

Word forms

more bogged comparative, more bogged comparative, most bogged superlative, most bogged superlative

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Etymology

The past participle of the verb bog.

Rhymes for bogged

dogged clogged

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bogged” mean?

The word “bogged” means stuck and unable to make progress, typically in the phrase "bogged down.". In plain terms, stuck, delayed, or unable to move forward, whether literally in mud or figuratively in details.

How do you use “bogged” in a sentence?

Here is “bogged” used in a sentence: “The project got bogged down in endless meetings.”

What part of speech is “bogged”?

“Bogged” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of bogged?

"bogged" (adj) means stuck and unable to make progress, typically in the phrase "bogged down.".