Bogey

usgb/ˈbəʊɡi/
noun

In golf, bogey means one stroke over par at a hole.

He hit a bogey on the 18th hole.
Visual representation of "bogey" - In golf, bogey means one stroke over par at a hole.

Often appears as...

  • hit a bogey
  • score a bogey

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Golf Specific

Used only in golfing context to describe a specific score.

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After taking a swing, she realized she'd make a bogey.
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Not Positive

Considered a negative outcome in golf because it means over the ideal score.

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He sighed, knowing a bogey would hurt his lead.
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