Boggin

/ˈbɑɡɪn/ adjective

Definition

British and Scottish slang meaning exciting, brilliant, or excellent; causing excitement or enthusiasm.

Etymology

From 'bog' (unclear transformation) or possibly from verb sense of 'to bog down' being reversed to mean thrilling. Modern slang that emerged in late 20th century British youth culture.

Kelly Says

Boggin is one of those regional slang words that spreads through social media now—10 years ago only people from certain areas said it, and now it's used globally by English speakers following TikTok trends.

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