BOGUSLY

Etymology

Adverb

bogusly (comparative more bogusly, superlative most bogusly)

In a bogus way; phonily.

Source: Wiktionary


BOGUS

Bo"gus, a. Etym: [Etymol. uncertain.]

Definition: Spurious; fictitious; sham; -- a cant term originally applied to counterfeit coin, and hence denoting anything counterfeit. [Colloq. U. S.]

Bo"gus, n.

Definition: A liquor made of rum and molasses. [Local, U. S.] Bartlett.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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