bogey🔊

(usually with definite article) The Devil. +

A ghost, goblin, or other hostile supernatural creature. +

(figuratively) A bugbear: any terrifying thing.

(slang) A police officer.(accessdate=Nov 21, 2024)(entry=bogey)

(engineering) A standard of performance set up as a mark to be aimed at in competition.

(aviation) An unidentified aircraft,{{refn|group=n|{{cite-book

(slang) (nodot=1): an enemy aircraft.

(golf) A score of one over par on a hole.

(UK) (nodot=1): a piece of mucus in or removed from the nostril.

To make a bogey on (a particular hole).

(engineering) A bog-standard (representative) specimen taken from the center of production.

(Australia) To swim; to bathe.

(Australia) A swim or bathe; a bath.

(t=one of two sets of wheels under a locomotive or railcar; also, a structure with axles and wheels under a locomotive, railcar, or semi which provides support and reduces vibration for the vehicle)

(hand-operated truck or trolley)

(rail transport) (railway carriage)