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/

Noun

boug m (plural bougs)

  1. (colloquial) chap, guy

Louisiana Creole

Etymology

From French bougre (“fellow, guy”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /buɡ/

Noun

boug

  1. buddy, friend.
    Synonyms: djæk, nèg, padna, vye, zami
  2. fellow, guy, 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
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