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:

    The terrible beast, that no one may understand,
    Came to my side, and put down his head in love.
    —Louise Bogan (1897–1970)

    You will be again as normal and selfish and heartless as anybody
    else.
    —Louise Bogan (1897–1970)

    They hear in every whisper that speaks to them
    A shout and a cry.
    As like as not, when they take life over their door-sills
    They should let it go by.
    —Louise Bogan (1897–1970)