Bog-standard
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌbɒɡˈstændəd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Bog-standard is an adjective meaning (informal, derogatory) Utterly basic, ordinary, or standard; unremarkable, unexceptional, etc.
Meaning
(informal, derogatory) Utterly basic, ordinary, or standard; unremarkable, unexceptional, etc.
Example Sentences
Bog standard Sprite, 1959, two owners.
She was ‘bog standard’—meaning straight from the production line without modifications.
Don't misunderstand me: there's nothing wrong with a low-cost bog-standard service, it's just that many people want something more and are happy to pay for it.
Word Forms
- bogstandard
Synonyms for bog-standard
Depending on context, synonyms include bogey, boggo, average, basic, common, everyday.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ordinary, base, bare-boned, whatever, breadish, routine.
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