Bogart

/ˈboʊɡɑːrt/ verb

To selfishly take or keep something for yourself, or to obstruct someone else's plans or possessions.

Derived from Humphrey Bogart, the famous 1940s-50s actor, who often played tough characters. The slang term emerged from his screen persona and the idea of 'taking' center stage or attention.

AMቦጋርት
ARبوغارت
BNবোগার্ট
CABogart
CSBogart
DABogart
DEBogart
ELΜπογάρτ
ESBogart
FAبوگار
FIBogart
FRBogart
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