The term bogan (/ˈboʊɡən/)[1] is an Australian and New Zealander slang word. It can be used to describe a person with a working class background. Or it can be someone whose speech, clothing, attitude and behaviour display a proud working class attitude. Sometimes the word can have a negative meaning.[2] Over the last several decades, the bogan has become a very widespread and well respected group. There are many local names that describe the same or similar groups of people.[3]
- ↑ "bogan, noun". Oxford University Press. Archived from the original on 13 October 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ↑ Lauder, Simon (12 April 2008). "Bogan Pl residents lobby for name change". ABC. Retrieved 2014-11-18.
- ↑ Bruce Moore (November 1998). "Of Boondies, Belgium Sausages and Boguns" (PDF). Oxford University Press. Retrieved 10 December 2014.