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Antillean Creole
Etymology
From French bougre.
Noun
boug
- fellow; guy
French
Etymology
From Antillean Creole boug (“fellow, guy”) or another French creole, itself from French bougre (“wretch, idiot”).
Pronunciation
Noun
boug m (plural bougs)
- (colloquial) chap, guy
Louisiana Creole
Etymology
Inherited from French bougre (“fellow, guy, chap”).
Pronunciation
Noun
boug
- (a) buddy, (a) friend
- Synonyms: djæk, nèg, padna, vyé, zami
- (a) fellow, (a) guy, (a) chap; (a) man
- Synonyms: gayar, nèg, nonm
Interjection
boug!
- dude!
- gee!
Mauritian Creole
Etymology
From French bougre.
Noun
boug
- 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
- guy, chap, fellow
References
- Danielle D’Offay et Guy Lionnet, Diksyonner Kreol - Franse / Dictionnaire Créole Seychellois - Français