What does BOGEY mean?

Heres the dictionary-style entry for "bogey": bogey

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a golf score of one over par for a hole; an unidentified aircraft; a ghost or evil spirit; a score that a player or team must achieve to beat another player or team; a piece of dried mucus in the nose.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈboʊɡi/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈbəʊɡi/

Origin and Usage: The word "bogey" originated in the late 19th century and is derived from the German word "böse," meaning "evil" or "angry." Its usage has evolved over time to include various meanings such as a golf score, an unidentified aircraft, a ghost or evil spirit, and a score that a player or team must achieve to beat another player or team. It is also used to refer to a piece of dried mucus in the nose.

Synonyms: golf score, phantom, spook, target score, dried mucus

Related Words: boggy, bogie, boggy, bogon, boget

Example Sentences:

• He made a bogey on the first hole.
• The pilot reported seeing a bogey on his radar.
• The old mansion was said to be haunted by a bogey.
• The teams bogey was 12 points, but they managed to score 15.
• He picked a bogey out of his nose and flicked it away.