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\ ˈbäg 
, ˈbȯg \
, ˈbȯg \Definition of bog
(Entry 1 of 3)
geography : wet spongy ground especially : a poorly drained usually acid area rich in accumulated plant material, frequently surrounding a body of open water, and having a characteristic flora (as of sedges, heaths, and sphagnum)
bog
verbbogged; bogging
Definition of bog (Entry 2 of 3)
: to cause to sink into or as if into a bog (see bog entry 1) : impede, mire —usually used with downa car that had gotten bogged down in the mudeasy to get bogged down in the details
: to become impeded or stuck
—usually used with downExtra demand can cause the system to bog down.
bog
noun (2)Definition of bog (Entry 3 of 3)
British
Synonyms for bog
Synonyms: Noun (1)
- fen,
- marsh,
- marshland,
- mire,
- moor,
- morass,
- muskeg,
- slough
- (also slew or slue),
- swamp,
- swampland,
- wash,
- wetland
Synonyms: Noun (2)
- bath,
- bathroom,
- can,
- cloakroom
- [British],
- comfort station,
- convenience
- [chiefly British],
- head,
- john,
- latrine,
- lavatory,
- loo
- [chiefly British],
- potty,
- restroom,
- toilet,
- washroom,
- water closet
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bog
noun\ ˈbäg , ˈbȯg \
, ˈbȯg \Kids Definition of bog
(Entry 1 of 2)
: wet spongy ground that is usually acid and found next to a body of water (as a pond)
bog
verbbogged; bogging
Kids Definition of bog (Entry 2 of 2)
: to sink or stick fast in or as if in a bog
The car bogged down in the road. I got bogged down in my work.
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The first known use of bog was in the 14th century
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