Meaning ofbogin English

Noun

1. a wetland with acidic, spongy ground
   The hikers got stuck in the bog while trying to cross the wetland.
2. land with decayed vegetation (like sphagnum moss)
   The bog in the forest was covered with a thick layer of sphagnum moss.
3. a peat-forming area with high water content
   The peat-forming area was a large bog with high water content and limited drainage.
4. acidic peat soil; marshy land
   The acidic peat soil in the bog made it difficult for trees to grow in the area.
5. a situation causing confusion or difficulty
   The complex tax laws created a bog that confused many accountants.
6. a toilet (informal; originally outhouse)
   The old cottage had a small bog at the back that needed to be renovated.