boug

Antillean Creole

Etymology

From French bougre.

Noun

boug

1. fellow; guy

French

Etymology

From Antillean Creole boug (“fellow, guy”) or another French creole, itself from French bougre (“wretch, idiot”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /buɡ/

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Noun

boug m (plural bougs)

1. (colloquial) chap, guy

Louisiana Creole

Etymology

Inherited from French bougre (“fellow, guy, chap”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /buɡ/
• Rhymes: -uɡ

Noun

boug

1. (a) buddy, (a) friend

   Synonyms: djæk, nèg, padna, vyé, zami

2. (a) fellow, (a) guy, (a) chap; (a) man

   Synonyms: gayar, nèg, nonm

Interjection

boug!

1. dude!
2. gee!

Mauritian Creole

Etymology

From French bougre.

Noun

boug

1. guy, chap, fellow

References

• Baker, Philip & Hookoomsing, Vinesh Y. 1987. Dictionnaire de créole mauricien. Morisyen – English – Français

Seychellois Creole

Etymology

From French bougre.

Noun

boug

1. guy, chap, fellow

References

• Danielle D’Offay et Guy Lionnet, Diksyonner Kreol - Franse / Dictionnaire Créole Seychellois - Français