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bogard

bogard

9.9
A person who takes or keeps things that should be shared
  • noun
  • Offensive
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  • He is such a bogard when it comes to the last piece of pizza.

Examples

  • He acted like a real bogard during the game, never passing the ball.

  • Don't be a bogard and share your snacks!

  • Don't be a bogard and let others have some of the snacks too.

  • At the party, she was called a bogard for taking all the best seats.

  • Don't be a bogard and let others enjoy the pizza too.

  • He was labeled a bogard for keeping all the candy to himself.

  • At the potluck, she was considered a bogard for not sharing her dessert.

Synonyms

freeloader
vsbogard
  • Offensive
27 6.1

A person who takes help or gifts without giving anything back

is about keeping things that should be shared, not only exploiting generosity
bogart
vsbogard
  • Offensive
24 8.9

A person who keeps things and does not share them

keeps or takes things meant to be shared, not only those currently used
sponge
vsbogard
  • Offensive
5 7.2

A person who takes others' food or help without giving back

emphasizes keeping shared items rather than relying on hospitality
sponger
vsbogard
  • Offensive
1 8.2

A person who depends on others without giving anything back

focuses on taking shared items rather than mainly seeking ongoing support
dog in the manger
vsbogard
  • Offensive
1 9.7

A person who stops others from using something they neither want nor need

is about taking or keeping shared items rather than blocking use without need
cadger
vsbogard
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A person who often gets free food or money from others without paying

centres on selfishly keeping shared items rather than just begging or mooching
withholder
vsbogard
7.8

A person who does not share feelings, information and money

focuses on taking or keeping shared items rather than simply withholding them
taker-backer
vsbogard
  • Offensive
9.9

A person who takes help or credit but does not help others

is more about keeping shared items rather than merely not reciprocating

How Selfish

hoarder
18 5.5
bogard
  • Offensive
9.9
giver
56 1.0

Surface Forms

bogard singular
bogards plural

Etymology

Bogard is easy to remember if you think of the slang bogart, from actor Humphrey Bogart, and the word hog, both meaning 'to keep something for yourself'. So a bogard is a person who selfishly takes or keeps things that should be shared.