bogan Meaning & Definition
What Does Bogan Mean?
Bogan is a noun that means An unsophisticated person from a working class background. It is also used to mean An Anglo-Celtic member of a lower socioeconomic group, stereotypically classified as wearing black jumpers or black concert T-shirts. As a verb, it means To act like a bogan.
Bogan at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈboʊɡən/ |
| Synonyms | bevan, westy and westie |
| Plural | bogans |
| Verb forms | bogans, boganning, boganned |
Bogan Definition (Noun)
- An unsophisticated person from a working class background.
- An Anglo-Celtic member of a lower socioeconomic group, stereotypically classified as wearing black jumpers or black concert T-shirts.
- A petrolhead.
Bogan as a Verb
- To act like a bogan.
Noun
- Any narrow water or creek, particularly a tranquil backwater.
- An indigenous person.
Noun
- (derogatory stereotype) An unsophisticated person from a working class background.
Noun
- (North Western Ontario) An indigenous person.
Synonyms of Bogan
Bogan synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
bogan (plural bogans)
bogan (third-person singular simple present bogans, present participle boganning, simple past and past participle boganned)
Words That Rhyme With Bogan
Origin of Bogan
Origin 1: Unknown. First appeared in Australia in the 1980s. Possibly in reference to supposedly unsophisticated people from remote outback places such as the Bogan River or Bogan Gate (cf. dubbo from Dubbo).[1]
Origin 2: Uncertain. Perhaps a contraction of pokelogan influenced by bog (or bogue), or a blend of logan (from pokelogan) + bog.
Questions People Ask About Bogan
Is bogan a noun or a verb?
Bogan is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for bogan?
Words with a similar meaning to bogan include bevan, westy and westie. See the full list of bogan synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of bogan?
The plural of bogan is bogans.
What is the past tense of bogan?
The past tense of bogan is boganned. The present participle is boganning.