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bogard

bo·gart
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [boh-gahrt]
    • /ˈboʊ gɑrt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [boh-gahrt]
    • /ˈboʊ gɑrt/

Definitions of bogard word

  • verb with object bogard to take an unfair share of (something); keep for oneself instead of sharing: Are you gonna bogart that joint all night? 1
  • verb with object bogard to bully or force: He just bogarted his way into the elevator! 1
  • verb without object bogard to act or move in a tough or aggressive way: That big guy doesn't ask--he just bogarts. 1
  • noun bogard a person who hogs or monopolizes something. 1
  • noun bogard a person who acts in a tough or aggressive way. 1

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Origin of bogard

First appearance:

before 1965
One of the 2% newest English words
1965-70; in reference to Humphrey Bogart's typical movie role, a tough character with a cigarette

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Parts of speech for Bogard

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

bogard popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

bogard usage trend in Literature

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