Ogdensburg Effect Share definition Flag (1) the act of using extreme resourcefulness to the point of desperation. The Ogdensburg effect is choosing the "least dirty" of your dirty clothes so you do not to have to do laundry. Ogdensburg Effect by avse October 23, 2009 0 0 Get merch Get the Ogdensburg Effect mug. Buy Now — $32.95 See more merch