Bogy: meaning, definitions and examples

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bogy

 

[ หˆbษ™สŠษกi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mythical creature

A bogy is often considered a mythical creature or ghost that is used to frighten children. It is frequently associated with the idea of a bogeyman, a figure meant to instill fear and discourage misbehavior. The term can also refer to a wide array of ghostly or spooky beings, depending on cultural context. In literature and folklore, bogies appear as ominous figures that haunt or lurk in the dark, preying on the fears of the unsuspecting.

Synonyms

bogeyman, ghost, phantom, spook.

Examples of usage

  • Parents warned their kids about the bogy under the bed.
  • In the story, the bogy frightened every child in the village.
  • During Halloween, children dressed as bogies to scare others.

Translations

Translations of the word "bogy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fantasma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‹เค—เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ungeheuer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hantu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bajka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠใฐใ‘

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fantรดme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fantasma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hayalet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ๋ น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุจุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ duch

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ duch

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฌผๆ€ช

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ duh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ draugur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะปะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xษ™yal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fantasma

Etymology

The term 'bogy' has its origins in the late 19th century, derived from the word 'bogeyman,' which refers to a mythical creature used to frighten children. The word 'bogey' itself can be traced back further, potentially having connections to the Scottish dialect and the Middle English 'bugge,' which means a goblin or some form of evil spirit. This etymological path indicates the cultural significance of the concept of frightening creatures is longstanding, evolving over time and across various cultures. The portrayal of bogies has manifested in both oral tradition and popular literature, evolving into diverse representations in films, stories, and folklore. As a symbolic figure, the bogy serves as a cautionary tale meant to enforce behavioral rules among children, illustrating the power of fear in moral and societal teachings.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,069, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.