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What does bogey mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word bogey? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. (archaic, often capitalized, usually with definite article) The Devil.
  2. A ghost, goblin, or other hostile supernatural creature.
  3. (figuratively) A bugbear: any terrifying thing.
  4. (Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, rail transport) One of two sets of wheels under a locomotive or railcar; the structure with axles and wheels under a locomotive, railcar, or semi.
  5. (Britain, engineering) A bog-standard (representative) specimen taken from the center of production.
  6. (engineering) A standard of performance set up as a mark to be aimed at in competition.
  7. (military slang) An unidentified aircraft, especially as observed as a spot on a radar screen and suspected to be hostile.
  8. (military slang) Synonym of bandit: a known hostile aircraft.
  9. (golf) A score of one over par on a hole.
  10. (Britain) Alternative form of booger: a piece of mucus in or removed from the nostril.
Verb
  1. (golf) To make a bogey.
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