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Definition of bogart

bogart

/ˈboʊ.ɡɑːrt/
bo · gart
Past Simple:bogarted
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Past Participle:bogarted
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Present Participle:bogarting
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bogart Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

North American To selfishly keep or monopolize something without sharing it with others (originally a marijuana cigarette, now used for any shared item).

Example

"Please pass the bowl of popcorn instead of trying to bogart it all evening."

2

North American To bully, intimidate, or force one's way into a place or situation using aggressive behavior (slang).

Example

"He tried to bogart his way to the front of the ticket line without waiting his turn."

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• Nearby Words

bog turtle
boga
bogachiel
bogart
bogey
bogeyman
boggle

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in mid-20th-century American slang after the actor Humphrey Bogart (1899–1957), who was famous for dangling an unshared cigarette from the corner of his mouth and portraying tough, intimidating screen characters.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bogart. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bogart
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