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bogan

The correct spelling is bogan.

How to pronounce bogan

/ˈboʊɡən/
noun

IPA: /ˈboʊɡən/

Say it like: Bog-an

The correct spelling is bogan. (derogatory stereotype) An unsophisticated person from a working class background.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(derogatory stereotype) An unsophisticated person from a working class background.
  2. 2.An Anglo-Celtic member of a lower socioeconomic group, stereotypically classified as wearing black jumpers or black concert T-shirts.
  3. 3.A petrolhead.
  4. 4.Any narrow water or creek, particularly a tranquil backwater.
  5. 5.(North Western Ontario) An indigenous person.

verb

  1. 1.To act like a bogan.

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