bogy

/'bougi/ Cách viết khác : (bogey) /'bougi/

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The word "bogy" (also spelled "bogey") can have a couple of different meanings, so let's break it down for you!

Basic Definition:

1. Bogy as an Evil Spirit: In some cultures, a "bogy" refers to a mischievous or evil spirit that is often used to scare children. It’s like a ghost or a scary figure that parents might mention to encourage good behavior.

2. Bogy as an Aircraft: In military terms, a "bogy" refers to an unidentified aircraft that might be a potential enemy. It’s often used in aviation contexts when pilots or military personnel are discussing threats in the sky.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "bogy" in casual conversations when discussing scary stories or folklore, especially with children.
• In military or aviation discussions, use "bogy" to refer to unidentified aircraft.

Advanced Usage:

• In aviation, "bogy" can also refer to any unknown aircraft that is being monitored until its identity is confirmed.

Word Variants:

• Bogey: This is a common variant of the word, especially in aviation contexts.
• Bogie: Sometimes used in other contexts, like in sports to signify a score.

Different Meanings:

• In sports, particularly golf, a "bogey" is a score of one stroke over par on a hole.
• In British English, a "bogey" can also mean a nasal mucus (a term often used informally).

Synonyms:

• For the spirit meaning: ghost, phantom, specter.
• For the aircraft meaning: unidentified aircraft, threat.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There aren’t many common idioms or phrasal verbs that use "bogy," but you might hear "chase a bogey" in a military context, meaning to pursue an unidentified threat.

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Noun

1. an evil spirit
2. an unidentified (and possibly enemy) aircraft

Synonyms

• bogey
• bogie