bogey

Definitions

• (archaic) The Devil.
• A ghost, goblin, or other hostile supernatural creature.
• (figuratively) A bugbear: any terrifying thing.
• (UK) (alt form) bogie, one of two sets of wheels under a locomotive or railcar; the structure with axles and wheels under a locomotive, railcar, or semi.
• (engineering) A standard of performance set up as a mark to be aimed at in competition.
• (military) An unidentified aircraft, especially as observed as a spot on a radar screen and suspected to be hostile.
• (military) : a known hostile aircraft.
• (golf) A score of one over par on a hole.
• (UK) (alt form) booger: a piece of mucus in or removed from the nostril.