bogart
word
Definition
To take or keep something, especially something meant to be shared, all for yourself without letting others have any.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often slang. Common with food, drinks, or objects passed around (like cigarettes). Frequently used as 'don't bogart (something)'. Original slang from 1960s counterculture, after actor Humphrey Bogart's way of holding a cigarette—now used more broadly. Not used in formal writing.
Example Sentences
Don't bogart all the chips—let others have some.
basic
He likes to bogart the remote and never lets anyone else choose the channel.
basic
Please don't bogart the conversation—let others talk too.
basic
Hey, don’t bogart that pizza—pass me a slice!
natural
She totally bogarted the spotlight at the meeting.
natural
You always bogart the best jokes and don’t let anyone else tell them first.
natural