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bogarting

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verb

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The correct spelling is bogarting. To selfishly take or keep something; to hog; especially to hold a joint (marijuana) dangling between the lips instead of passing it on. For example: "Don’t bogart the can, man."

Usage Examples

Don’t bogart the can, man.

He tried to bogart his way in.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To selfishly take or keep something; to hog; especially to hold a joint (marijuana) dangling between the lips instead of passing it on.
  2. 2.To get something by bullying, intimidation; be a tough guy.

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