bogle UK
ˈboʊɡəl
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Definition of bogle - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
goblinRareUKsupernatural being used to frighten peopleRareUK
  • The old tale spoke of a bogle haunting the woods.
bogey hobgoblin specter
2.
danceRareSlangUKJamaican dance move with arm and body movementsRareSlangUK
  • She showed us how to do the bogle at the party.
dance move
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Origin of bogle

Scottish, bogle (ghost)

Examples of bogle in a sentence

  • A bogle was said to guard the treasure.
  • He impressed everyone with his bogle skills.
  • The bogle was the highlight of the dance competition.

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  1. French:fantôme, danse bogle, ...
  2. German:Kobold, Jamaika-Tanz, ...
  3. Italian:fantasma, bogle, ...
  4. Spanish:fantasma, baile bogle, ...
  5. Portuguese:fantasma, bogle, ...
  6. Chinese:妖怪, 博格舞, ...
  7. Japanese:妖怪, ボーグル, ...
  8. Arabic:عفريت, بوغل, ...
  9. Hebrew:שָׁד, בּוֹגֶל, ...
  10. Russian:бугимен, танец богл, ...
  11. Ukrainian:бугайко, богл, ...
  12. Hindi:बोगल, ...

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