Bogart
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bogart is a noun meaning (transitive, informal) To obtain by bullying, intimidation; be a tough guy.
Meaning
(transitive, informal) To obtain by bullying, intimidation; be a tough guy.
More Meanings
- (intransitive, informal) To behave like a bully.
- (transitive, slang) To selfishly take or keep something; to hog; especially to hold a joint (marijuana) dangling between the lips instead of passing it on.
- (slang) An obnoxious, selfish and overbearing person; an attention hog.
Example Sentences
Don’t bogart the can, man.
He tried to bogart his way in.
Dude, don’t bogart the chocolate fudge!
What a bogart... Hey, share some of the wealth, buddy
Word Forms
- bogarts
- bogarting
- bogarted
Synonyms for bogart
Depending on context, synonyms include hog, bogey.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bogey, braggart, bogger, bogtrotter, hoggery, bogeyperson.
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