1. an evil or mischievous spirit; a goblin or phantom
2. something that causes fear or worry; a source of concern
3. one stroke over par on a golf hole
Usage: golf

Examples

• The old house was said to be haunted by a bogy that frightened visitors.
• Children often imagine a bogy hiding under their bed at night.
• The threat of unemployment became a constant bogy for the workers.
• Economic recession remains a bogy that worries many families.
• He scored a bogy on the difficult par-four hole.
• After missing the putt, she had to settle for a bogy instead of par.
• The golfer’s round included three bogies and two birdies.