Used in a Sentence

boggy

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for boggy.

Editorial note

To me that means this measure isn't about the boggy-man of terrorism, etc rather its about everyday criminal investigations.

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Quick take

Having the qualities of a bog; i.e. dank, squishy, muddy, and full of water and rotting vegetation.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of boggy gathered in one view.

adjective

Having the qualities of a bog; i.e. dank, squishy, muddy, and full of water and rotting vegetation.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for boggy.

adjective

Having the qualities of a bog; i.e. dank, squishy, muddy, and full of water and rotting vegetation.

Example sentences

1

To me that means this measure isn't about the boggy-man of terrorism, etc rather its about everyday criminal investigations.

2

The toad's abode is by the road The frog's abode is boggy That is why the toad seems dry And why the frog is soggy.

3

It rises up, it bucks up to it's full height from a boggy swamp on a foggy night.

4

They tend to be drier, less boggy and less woody (and safer from attack) than low-lying routes.

5

It’s very difficult for governments to admit they create the problems so academics and politicians find the boggy man of markets.

6

The well-worn paths between meditation hall, dorms, and cafeteria had become bare dirt and were at this point a boggy muddy slough.

7

I think it may be a good thing, but all these boggy unrequested animations are destroying my eye.

8

The anoxic nature of the boggy water greatly slows the decomposition of the logs.

9

Do it on the lowest point on your land - is there anywhere that naturally gets boggy and damp in the rain?

10

Started as a small holding of boggy ground about 20 years ago.

11

When that melts, it subsides and usually fills with water, which is why there are millions of boggy lakes on the North Slope of Alaska.

12

When memory's tight, Firefox seems to bog down as a whole, while Chrome gets boggy on individual pages (and you can kill/reload these as needed).

Quote examples

1

"striding boldly into the boggy marshland territories of true incompetence" is now my favourite expression.

2

Farming real estate questions here in Western Australia have already turned to what land will be prime in 20 years and what used to wet boggy questionable land is already fetching a climbing price in anticipation of when it becomes "sweet".

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use boggy in a sentence?

To me that means this measure isn't about the boggy-man of terrorism, etc rather its about everyday criminal investigations.

What does boggy mean?

Having the qualities of a bog; i.e. dank, squishy, muddy, and full of water and rotting vegetation.

What part of speech is boggy?

boggy is commonly used as adjective.