bogeyman

/ˈbʊgimæn/
/ˈbʊgimæn/
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Other forms: bogeymen

Definitions of bogeyman
  1. noun
    an imaginary monster used to frighten children
    synonyms: booger, boogeyman, bugaboo, bugbear
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    type of:
    monster
    an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
Pronunciation
US
/ˈbʊgimæn/
UK
/ˈbʊgimæn/
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