woggle en · NOUN · etymology 1
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈwɒɡəl/
Etymology
1923, coined in Australia by Bill Shankley, from earlier American boondoggle. Popularized from 1929 by use in Scouting for Boys, 14th edition, by Baden-Powell.
Meanings
- A Boy Scout's neckerchief clasp or slide, originally a loop or ring of leather.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| woggles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (7)
fi huiviholkki (Boy Scout's neckerchief clasp or slide) · sv sölja (Boy Scout's neckerchief clasp or slide) · de Halstuchknoten (Boy Scout's neckerchief clasp or slide) · it portafazzolettone (Boy Scout's neckerchief clasp or slide) · fr bague de foulard (Boy Scout's neckerchief clasp or slide) · de Halstuchring (Boy Scout's neckerchief clasp or slide) · fi osmonsolmu (Boy Scout's neckerchief clasp or slide)