bog

//bɒɡ//
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Noun

bogSingular
bogsPlural
1

An area of wet, spongy ground consisting mainly of decomposed plant matter, typically found in cool climates.

We had to walk carefully through the bog to avoid sinking into the wet ground.

2

(British slang) A toilet.

I need to use the bog before we leave.

Verb

bogPresent tense
boggedPast tense
boggedPast participle
boggingPresent participle
bogsThird-person singular
1

To cause to sink or become stuck in wet, muddy ground; to impede or slow down progress.

The heavy rain bogged down the construction project for weeks.

Synonym

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