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- Dictionarybogeyman/ˈbəʊɡɪman/
noun
- 1. an imaginary evil spirit or being, used to frighten children: "we kept the blankets pulled over our heads to keep out the bogeyman"
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The bogeyman (/ ˈ b oʊ ɡ i m æ n /; also spelled or known as bogyman, bogy, bogey, and, in North American English, also boogeyman) is a mythical creature used by adults to frighten children into good behaviour.
A bogeyman is an imaginary evil person who harms children, often used as a threat to make them behave. Learn how to say bogeyman and bogeymen in different languages and see examples of usage.
A bogeyman is a monstrous imaginary figure used in threatening children or a terrifying or dreaded person or thing. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and related articles from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Bogeyman definition: an imaginary evil character of supernatural powers, especially a mythical hobgoblin supposed to carry off naughty children.. See examples of BOGEYMAN used in a sentence.
A bogeyman is a fictional or folkloric monster used to scare children into behaving. Learn about the different types, appearances, and stories of bogeymen around the world, as well as their portrayal in pop culture.
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A bogeyman is someone or something that is feared or disliked by some people, or an imaginary evil spirit. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, see synonyms and related terms, and listen to the pronunciation.
Boogeyman is a noun that means a fictitious or imaginary creature that frightens children. Learn the origin, usage, and examples of this word from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
