What does BOGLE mean?

Definition of Bogle

Bogle is a noun that refers to a Scottish term for a ghost or a specter. It can also refer to a hobgoblin or a frightening apparition.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Definitions

1. A ghost or a specter, especially one that haunts a particular place.
2. A hobgoblin or a frightening apparition.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈboʊɡəl/
• UK: /ˈbəʊɡ(ə)l/

Origin and Usage

The word bogle originated in Scotland and is a variant of the word bogill, which means hobgoblin. It has been used in Scottish literature since the 16th century and is still commonly used in Scotland today.

Synonyms

• Ghost
• Specter
• Hobgoblin
• Apparition

Related Words

• Bogey
• Boggy
• Bogie
• Bongo
• Bogus

Example Sentences

• They say the old castle is haunted by a bogle that appears at midnight.
• The bogle in the forest scared the children.
• The old legend tells of a bogle that would steal children from their beds at night.