Definition of bog standard

bog standard

adjective

• very ordinary.

  Last edited on Mar 10 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.

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• Etymology is uncertain. Possibly related to "bog", meaning lavatory. For more information, see this article on World Wide Words.

  Last edited on Mar 10 2011. Submitted by Jimbo on Mar 10 2011.

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bog	Definitions include: a restroom.
bog roll	Definitions include: toilet paper.
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