Bogol

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑɡəl/

Definitions of BOGOL

noun a type of African dance characterized by energetic movements and rhythms

Example Sentences

A1 I found a bogol in the forest while hiking.

A2 The children played in the bogol, getting their clothes dirty.

B1 The bogol was filled with water, creating a small pond.

B2 The scientist studied the unique ecosystem of the bogol.

C1 The conservationists worked to protect the fragile bogol from development.

C2 The ancient bogol held secrets that archaeologists were eager to uncover.

Examples of BOGOL in a Sentence

formal The bogol was a type of traditional dance performed during the festival.

informal I heard they're serving bogol at the party tonight.

slang Let's go grab some bogol and chill at the park.

figurative The fog was so thick it felt like walking through a bogol.

Grammatical Forms of BOGOL

• past tense: bogolled
• plural: bogols
• comparative: more bogol
• superlative: most bogol
• present tense: bogols
• future tense: will bogol
• perfect tense: have bogolled
• continuous tense: is bogolling
• singular: bogol
• positive degree: very bogol
• infinitive: to bogol
• gerund: bogolling
• participle: bogolling

Origin and Evolution of BOGOL

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Wolof

Story behind the word: The word 'BOGOL' originated from the Wolof language spoken in Senegal and the Gambia.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a type of traditional Senegalese wrestling, the meaning of 'BOGOL' has evolved over time to also refer to a style of dance and music in the region.