bogman

/ˈbɒɡmæn/

Definitions

1. noun

A man who lives in a bog or marshy area, often with a reputation for being mysterious or sinister.

“The local legend spoke of a bogman who roamed the misty marshes at night.”

2. verb

To make something difficult to understand or to obscure the truth.

“The politician bogmaned the issue by dodging direct answers to the questions.”

Synonyms

  • marsh dweller
  • mysterious figure
  • outsider

Antonyms

  • city dweller
  • local resident
  • townsman