bogged
adjective · casual
Stuck in mud or sand (usually about a car).
How Aussies use it
- We got bogged on the beach track.
- The ute was bogged up to its wheels in mud.
How to pronounce ‘bogged’
Say it like this: BOGD
‘bogged’ in a conversation
Dad: Why are the wheels spinning?
Ruby: I think we're bogged. We'll need someone to pull us out.
Good to know
You'll hear it a lot in the country and on four-wheel-drive trips, especially after rain or on sandy beach tracks.
Where you'll hear ‘bogged’
You'll hear 'bogged' on camping trips, on farms and in the country, and from people who drive four-wheel drives on beaches. Locals often warn visitors about tracks where cars get bogged.
How to reply or use it yourself
If someone says 'We're bogged', the car is stuck, so you might offer to help push or call for help. Use it yourself when a car, bike or even your shoes get stuck in mud or sand.
More examples
- Let some air out of the tyres so you don't get bogged in the sand.
- A farmer used his tractor to pull out the bogged car.
- We got bogged twice on the way to the campsite.
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A common mistake
'Bogged down' is also used in general English to mean slowed down by too much work.
Saying it more formally
In a formal email, essay or the PTE test, use stuck instead.
Slang is great for chatting with friends and workmates, but keep it out of PTE essays and formal writing.
Fill the gap
Which word goes in the gap?
After all that rain, the car got ___ in the mud.
Show the answer
bogged
Quick check
What does ‘bogged’ mean?
- Stuck in mud or sand (usually about a car).
- Sick or unwell. Can also mean broken or not working well.
- Tight men's swimming briefs.
Show the answer
A. Stuck in mud or sand (usually about a car).
Frequently asked questions
What does 'bogged' mean in Australia?
Stuck in mud or sand (usually about a car). You'll hear it a lot in the country and on four-wheel-drive trips, especially after rain or on sandy beach tracks.
Can I say 'bogged' at work?
Yes. 'bogged' is fine in most workplaces, in conversation and casual messages. In formal emails, reports and English tests, use more standard English.
How do you pronounce 'bogged'?
Say it like this: BOGD. Press 'Hear it' on this page to listen.
When do Australians say 'bogged'?
You'll hear 'bogged' on camping trips, on farms and in the country, and from people who drive four-wheel drives on beaches. Locals often warn visitors about tracks where cars get bogged.
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