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English word origin

Etymology of bogie

A dialectal word from Northern England of unknown origin which is unrelated to bogey (“hostile supernatural creature; terrifying thing, bugbear”).

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

A low, hand-operated truck, generally with four wheels, used for transporting objects or for riding on as a toy; a trolley. · One of two sets of wheels under a locomotive or railcar; also, a structure with axles and wheels under a locomotive, railcar, or semi which provides support and reduces vibration for the vehicle. · A set of wheels attached to one of an aircraft's landing gear, or the structure connecting the wheels in one such set. · A railway carriage.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

A dialectal word from Northern England of unknown origin which is unrelated to bogey (“hostile supernatural creature; terrifying thing, bugbear”).

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Source etymology 2

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noun

A marijuana cigarette; a joint.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Possibly from bogart (“to selfishly take or keep something, to hog; especially to hold a joint (marijuana cigarette) dangling between the lips instead of passing it on”) + -ie (suffix forming colloquial nouns). Bogart is derived from the surname of the American actor Humphrey Bogart (1899–1957), who was frequently shown smoking (tobacco) cigarettes in his films. The verb was popularized by its use in the song “Don’t Bogart Me” (1968) by the rock group Fraternity of Man which appeared in the soundtrack of the film Easy Rider (1969); the song has the lines “Don’t bogart that joint my friend. / Pass it over to me.”

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Source etymology 3

Original entry ↗
noun

A ghost, goblin, or other hostile supernatural creature. · A standard of performance set up as a mark to be aimed at in competition. · An unidentified aircraft, especially as observed as a spot on a radar screen and suspected to be hostile. · A score of one over par on a hole.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

A variant of bogey.

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