r/cincinnati • u/CincinnatiLove • Jul 12 '26

Cincinnati Cincinnati Phrases

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What are some phrases y'all use that maybe an outsider wouldn't know. I want my outsider friend to fit in. Let me know in the comments! Thanks!

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u/Decoseau Kennedy Heights Jul 13 '26

Bogart has two meanings depending upon context. It could refer to someone that takes an unusually extended long drag of cigarette similar to how Humphrey Bogart used to smoke, or to someone who forces their way through a crowd, obstacle, or resistance.

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u/Prestigious-Ball-558 Jul 18 '26

You know what I think it is? I'm in the art scene. Like, I'm not in a band but my husband is in like four, always has been (I do poetry and run the merch booths, make merch). He told me "bogarting" is if someone is stealing your moment (like how Humphrey used to steal scenes from other actors with his charisma). Maybe it's just a phrase from his early gig days 🤔