Mammoth Memory

Bogus – false or not true

PRONOUNCE BOGUS

(Pronounced boh-guhs)

REMEMBER MEANING OF BOGUS

To remember the definition of the word bogus, use the following mnemonic:

The giant bogie (bogus) was a joke — it was a false bogie.

The giant bogie (bogus) was a joke — it was a false bogie.

 

Examples of bogus in a sentence

She made a bogus claim for state benefit and ended up in court.

The jewellery shop owner was arrested for selling bogus diamonds.

The management found his list of qualifications was bogus so they sacked him.

 

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