What does BOGAN mean?

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Noun

Definitions

• (AU, NZ, slang) A person who is considered to be uncultured or unsophisticated, especially one from a working-class background.
• (AU, NZ, slang) A person who is regarded as being unfashionable or socially unacceptable.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈboʊɡən/
• UK: /ˈbəʊɡən/

Origin and Usage

The term "bogan" originated in Australia and New Zealand in the 1980s, and is believed to be a variation of the British slang word "bogeyman". It is used to describe a person who is considered to be uncultured or unsophisticated, especially one from a working-class background. The term is often used in a derogatory manner and is associated with negative stereotypes.

Synonyms

• Redneck
• Hick
• Yokel
• Chav (UK)

Related Words

• Boast
• Begin
• Bison
• Bunch
• Bulky

Example Sentences

• Shes such a bogan, always wearing tracksuits and drinking beer.
• The party was full of bogans, I didn feel comfortable there.