bogart

[ boh-gahrt ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to take an unfair share of (something); keep for oneself instead of sharing: Are you gonna bogart that joint all night?

  2. to bully or force: He just bogarted his way into the elevator!

verb (used without object)
  1. to act or move in a tough or aggressive way: That big guy doesn't ask--he just bogarts.

noun
  1. a person who hogs or monopolizes something.

  2. a person who acts in a tough or aggressive way.

Origin of bogart

1
1965–70; in reference to Humphrey Bogart's typical movie role, a tough character with a cigarette
  • Also bo·gard [boh-gahrd] /ˈboʊ gɑrd/ .

Other definitions for Bogart (2 of 2)

Bogart
[ boh-gahrt ]

noun
  1. Humphrey (DeForest) "Bogie" or "Bogey", 1899–57, U.S. motion-picture actor.

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British Dictionary definitions for bogart (1 of 2)

bogart

/ (ˈbəʊɡɑːt) /


verb
  1. (tr) slang to monopolize or keep (something, esp a marijuana cigarette) to oneself selfishly

Origin of bogart

1
C20: after Humphrey Bogart, on account of his alleged greed for marijuana

British Dictionary definitions for Bogart (2 of 2)

Bogart

/ (ˈbəʊɡɑːt) /


noun
  1. Humphrey (DeForest). nicknamed Bogie . 1899–1957, US film actor: his films include High Sierra (1941), Casablanca (1942), The Big Sleep (1946), The African Queen (1951), and The Caine Mutiny (1954)

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