Woggle

//ˈwɒɡəl// noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A Boy Scout's neckerchief clasp or slide, originally a loop or ring of leather.
Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of waggle. alt-of, alternative, archaic, dialectal

Synonyms

All synonyms
boondoggleboondoggletoggle

Etymology

1923, coined in Australia by Bill Shankley, from earlier American boondoggle. Popularized from 1929 by use in Scouting for Boys, 14th edition, by Baden-Powell.

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boy scout

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