What does vog mean?
Vog is a chiefly Scottish verb meaning “to like” or “to take a fancy to.” It is used especially in dialect and older Scottish writing, where it can describe an affection for a person as well as an approval or enjoyment of a place, object, or activity. For example, “I vog the new place” means “I like the new place,” while “Do you vog him?” asks whether someone has taken a liking to another person. The word is not part of ordinary present-day standard English and may sound unusual or deliberately traditional outside Scotland. Its value lies in preserving a vivid piece of regional vocabulary: in a suitable dialect context, vog conveys simple personal preference with a warmth and directness that standard English usually expresses through “like.” Because its use is geographically and socially marked, it is especially appropriate in dialogue, historical writing, or prose consciously representing Scottish speech.
verbTo like or take a fancy to someone or something.
- To like or take a fancy to someone or something.
"I vog the new place."
"I vog the new place."
"Do you vog him?"
A distinctly Scottish word for taking a liking to something, surviving mainly in dialect and older writing.
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Etymology of vog
Vog is a Scottish word whose detailed origin is not securely established. It has long circulated particularly in Scottish dialect, where its use was recorded in older literature. Its relationship to other forms is uncertain, so no certain cognates can safely be supplied.
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How vog is actually used
This is chiefly a Scottish dialect word and is uncommon in modern standard English. In its traditional sense, it corresponds roughly to “like” or “take a fancy to.”