How to Pronounce Wog

To pronounce "wog", say WOG — one syllable, IPA /wɒɡ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/wɒɡ/

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What does wog mean?

noun

  1. Any dark-skinned person. It originally referred specifically to Indians, but later also applied to people of North African, Mediterranean, or Middle Eastern ancestry.
  2. A person of Southern European, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, or Southeastern European ancestry.

verb

  1. (WWII slang) (Of soldiers stationed abroad) to sell something, especially illicit or stolen goods, to the local inhabitants.
  2. (WWII slang) To steal.

Synonyms

Eyetiedagogoombahgreaseballguidoguineawop

Related words

wiggerblacky-whitewog-boxgolliwogwogginwogboxwogballgoffel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wog"?▾

"Wog" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wog"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wog" is /wɒɡ/.

What does "wog" mean?▾

Wog: Any dark-skinned person. It originally referred specifically to Indians, but later also applied to people of North African, Mediterranean, or Middle Eastern ancestry.

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