Boogeyman

//ˈbʊɡiˌmæn// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of bogeyman. alt-of, alternative

    "[Screams .] Bogeyman! You nail the windows shut. I'll get the gun. [ Grunts .] Bart, I don't want to alarm you but there may be a bogeyman or bogeymen in the house."

  2. 2
    Alternative spelling of bogeyman. alt-of, alternative
  3. 3
    an imaginary monster used to frighten children wordnet

Synonyms

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bete noirebogeybogeymanbogeymanboogerbug

Example

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"There's a boogeyman under my bed."

Etymology

By alteration from bogeyman.

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