BOGSAT

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Meaning · English

Acronym of bunch of guys sitting around a table, a meeting that is unproductive or lacks focus.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

For many years, the key to better team meetings was a designated person who functioned as a process facilitator. The goal was to prevent a BOGSAT – Bunch of Guys/Gals Sitting Around a Table.

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).

Common questions

What does “BOGSAT” mean?

Acronym of bunch of guys sitting around a table, a meeting that is unproductive or lacks focus.

Is “BOGSAT” formal or informal?

BOGSAT is generally derogatory, slang.