Bogglish

/ˈbɒɡlɪʃ/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or characteristic of a bogle; spooky, frightening, or phantom-like in nature.

Etymology

From 'bogle' (a phantom or goblin, from Scottish/Northern English dialect, possibly from Slavic origin) + '-ish' (Old English suffix). The '-ish' suffix creates an adjective meaning 'somewhat like' or 'having the quality of.'

Kelly Says

The word 'bogle' traveled from Eastern European languages through Scottish settlers and became a permanent part of English folklore vocabulary—'bogglish' is what you call something that has that eerie, goblin-like creepiness.

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