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Definitions of "Bogle"


1. Bogle (Noun)


Definition

Paul Bogle (c. 1822-1865) was a Jamaican Baptist deacon and National Hero of Jamaica. He was a leader of the 1865 Morant Bay Rebellion, a protest against the oppression and injustice faced by black Jamaicans under British colonial rule.


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posted by anonymous on November 18, 2023


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Other Definitions of "Bogle"

2. Bogle (Noun)


Definition

Legendary Jamaican dancer who popularized dance moves like the "Bogle" and had a significant impact on the Dancehall culture.


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Bashment , Chune , Mash up di place , No woman no cry ,



posted by anonymous on September 3, 2023


3. Bogle


Definition

A popular dance move in dancehall characterized by sharp, angular movements and exaggerated gestures


Example Sentences

Patois: Everybody start do di bogle when di song drop
English: Everybody starts doing the bogle when the song starts


Related Words

Hot Steppa , Bad man , Bashment , infahmah ,



posted by anonymous on July 25, 2023


4. Bogle


Definition

Popular dance by the dancehall icon of the same name Gerald Levy aka “bogle”.


Example Sentences

Patois: Everybady did deh duh di bogle ah di dance laas nite
English: Everybody was doing the “bogle” at the dance last night


Related Words

Whine , Daggering , Bubble , Dutty wine ,



posted by anonymous on April 11, 2014





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