Bogan

Bogan

The term bogan is Australian and New Zealand slang, usually pejorative or self-deprecating, for an individual who is recognised to be from an unsophisticated background or someone whose limited education, speech, clothing, attitude and behaviour exemplifies a lack of manners and education. While bogan is widely recognised, localised names exist that describe the same or very similar groups of people.

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Famous quotes containing the word bogan:

    “Their love is an eager meaninglessness
    Too tense, or too lax.”
    —Louise Bogan (1897–1970)

    “But childhood prolonged, cannot remain a fairyland. It becomes a hell.”
    —Louise Bogan (1897–1970)

    “Song, like a wing, tears through my breast, my side,
    And madness chooses out my voice again,
    Again.”
    —Louise Bogan (1897–1970)