bogan
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
An indigenous person.
⚠ Register: derogatory, offensive, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Negative Stereotypes: Indians, natives, bogans, nates, […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “bogan” mean?
An indigenous person.
Is “bogan” formal or informal?
bogan is generally derogatory, offensive, slang.
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