nounπShareOne who robs others in a lawless area, especially as part of a group."Travelers were warned to avoid the mountain pass, as it was known to be frequented by bogeys who preyed on unsuspecting caravans. "grouppersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn outlaw."The local farmers were afraid of the bogeys who stole their crops. "lawpolicepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who cheats others.""The manager fired the dishonest accountants after discovering they were bogeys, stealing money from the company." "characterpersonmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn enemy aircraft.""The pilot reported two bogeys approaching their formation, signaling an immediate threat." "militarywarvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA runner who covertly joins a race without having registered as a participant."During the fun run, officials noticed several bogeys cutting the course and blending in with the registered runners. "sportraceentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn obnoxious, selfish and overbearing person; an attention hog.""During the group project, Sarah acted like a total bogeys, constantly interrupting others and taking all the credit for herself." "personcharacterattitudenegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(often capitalized, usually with definite article) The Devil."Old tales warn children about the Bogeys who steal away the disobedient. "mythologyreligionsupernaturalliteraturecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA ghost, goblin, or other hostile supernatural creature."Local legends warned children that bogeys lurked in the dark woods, ready to snatch away anyone who strayed too far. "supernaturalmythologycharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bugbear: any terrifying thing."For many children, math tests are the bogeys that cause the most anxiety. "supernaturalmythologymindliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA standard of performance set up as a mark to be aimed at in competition."In the company's sales competition, exceeding the set monthly bogeys earned employees extra bonuses. "sportachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn unidentified aircraft, especially as observed as a spot on a radar screen and suspected to be hostile.""The radar operator reported multiple bogeys approaching the coast, raising concerns about a potential attack." "militarytechnologywarvehiclespacesignalcommunicationmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA score of one over par on a hole."My golf score on the ninth hole was three bogeys. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a bogey."After hitting his ball into the sand trap, Mark bogeyed the hole. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bog-standard (representative) specimen taken from the center of production.""The quality control team selected five bogeys from the conveyor belt to represent the average chocolate bar coming off the production line." "typeitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA swim or bathe; a bath."After a long day of gardening, a cool bogeys in the stream was just what I needed to refresh myself. "bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo swim; to bathe."After a long, hot day working in the garden, the children loved to bogey in the cool river. "bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of two sets of wheels under a locomotive or railcar; the structure with axles and wheels under a locomotive, railcar, or semi."The train's bogeys allowed it to navigate the curved tracks smoothly. "vehiclemachineparttechnicalstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(Indian English, dated in UK) A railway carriage."The train was very long, consisting of an engine and twelve bogeys. "vehiclelanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA toy similar to a violin bow, consisting of a wooden stick with notches along one or more sides or edges to produce a rattly noise when stroked against a hard edge, eg, the lip of container."The children amused themselves by dragging their bogeys along the edge of the metal trash can, creating a surprisingly loud and annoying rattling sound. "entertainmentmusicutensilsounditemtraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of solid or semisolid mucus in or removed from a nostril."The little boy picked his nose and then flicked the bogeys onto the floor. "bodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething suggestive of this material."The spilled flour on the counter left white bogeys clinging to the damp cloth. "thingmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA thing; especially a problematic or difficult thing.""Unexpected expenses like car repairs and medical bills can be real bogeys when you're on a tight budget." "thingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(mildly derogatory) A bodyboarder."Watch the local boogers charge it!"sportnauticalentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading