What does BOGGY mean?

Word: boggy 1. Parts of Speech

adjective

2. Definitions

1. (of ground) soft, wet, and muddy

2. (of a place) having many swamps or marshes

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /ˈbɑɡi/

UK: /ˈbɒɡi/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "boggy" originated from the word "bog", which is a wetland area with acidic soil. The word has been in use since the early 18th century and is commonly used to describe ground that is soft, wet, and muddy. It can also be used to describe a place that has many swamps or marshes.

5. Synonyms

muddy, marshy, swampy, wet, soggy, waterlogged

6. Related Words

bogus, boogy, bongo, buggy, bumpy

7. Example Sentences

The hikers had to trudge through the boggy terrain.

The boggy ground made it difficult to build a stable foundation for the house.

The wetlands were home to many boggy areas that were difficult to navigate.

The boggy conditions made it challenging for the farmers to plow the fields.

The team had to cancel the soccer game due to the boggy field conditions.