bogey

/ˈboʊgi/

Other forms: bogeys; bogeyed; bogeying

Definitions of bogey

1. noun

   an evil spirit
   synonyms: bogie, bogy

   type of:

   evil spirit

   a spirit tending to cause harm
2. noun

   an unidentified (and possibly enemy) aircraft
   synonyms: bogie, bogy

   type of:

   aircraft

   a vehicle that can fly
3. noun

   (golf) a score of one stroke over par on a hole
   type of:

   score

   a number that expresses the accomplishment of a team or an individual in a game or contest
4. verb

   to shoot in one stroke over par
   type of:

   shoot

   throw or propel in a specific direction or towards a specific objective