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 measured blood beats out the years delay.”
—Louise Bogan (18971970)
“the anchor weeps
Its red rust downward,”
—Louise Bogan (18971970)
“The women rest their tired half-healed hearts; they are almost
well.”
—Louise Bogan (18971970)
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