Boggy

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑɡi/

Definitions of boggy

adjective describing something that is soft and wet, like a bog or swamp

Example Sentences

A1 The ground in the forest was boggy after the rain.

A2 We had to be careful walking through the boggy marsh.

B1 The hikers struggled through the boggy terrain.

B2 The boggy conditions made it difficult to build a stable foundation for the house.

C1 The boggy soil needed to be drained before construction could begin.

C2 The boggy meadow was a haven for wildlife.

Examples of boggy in a Sentence

formal The boggy terrain made it difficult for the hikers to traverse through the forest.

informal I sunk into the boggy ground while trying to retrieve my ball from the pond.

slang I'm not walking through that boggy mess, it's too muddy.

figurative Her mind felt boggy with all the conflicting thoughts swirling around.

Grammatical Forms of boggy

• past tense: bogged
• plural: boggies
• comparative: boggier
• superlative: boggiest
• present tense: bogs
• future tense: will bog
• perfect tense: have bogged
• continuous tense: is bogging
• singular: boggy
• positive degree: boggy
• infinitive: to bog
• gerund: bogging
• participle: bogged

Origin and Evolution of boggy

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'boggy' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'bogge' which meant a marsh or wetland.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'boggy' has retained its original meaning of marshy or wet, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe any area that is wet, muddy, or difficult to traverse.