Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bogan
Noun
/ˈboʊɡən/
Definition
A bogan is an informal Australian term used to describe a person who is perceived as unsophisticated, uncultured, or lacking social status.
Examples
- He’s such a bogan; he drives an old ute and wears thongs everywhere.
- At the party, we had a few bogans who were loud and dressed casually.
Meaning
Typically associated with people from lower socio-economic backgrounds, the term can imply a certain lifestyle characterized by a lack of refinement and a fondness for things considered popular or common taste.
Synonyms
- Redneck
- Hick
- Chav
