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- [boh-gee]
- /ˈboʊ gi/
- /ˈbəʊ.ɡi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [boh-gee]
- /ˈboʊ gi/
Definitions of bogie word
- noun bogie an assembly of four or six wheels forming a pivoted support at either end of a railway coach. It provides flexibility on curves 3
- noun bogie a small railway truck of short wheelbase, used for conveying coal, ores, etc 3
- abbreviation BOGIE bogy1 3
- noun bogie bogey (sense 2) 3
- noun bogie a low, swiveled undercarriage at either end of a railroad car 3
- noun bogie a type of suspension unit with four wheels on two axles, used on some tanks and multiple-axle vehicles to maintain traction while moving over obstacles 3
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Origin of bogie
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
First recorded in 1810-20; origin uncertain
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Parts of speech for Bogie
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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bogie popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% 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.
bogie usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bogie
noun bogie
- imp — a little devil or demon; an evil spirit.
- goblin — a grotesque sprite or elf that is mischievous or malicious toward people.
- gnome — GNU Network Object Model Environment
- leprechaun — a dwarf or sprite.
- gremlin — a mischievous invisible being, said by airplane pilots in World War II to cause engine trouble and mechanical difficulties.
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