Boogyman

noun

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Definitions

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

Example

More examples

"On Israeli radio, the most bizarre myths concocted by the American and European far right are treated as though they go without saying and serve as a boogyman to scare anyone who might want to push for more moderate policies."

Etymology

From boogy + -man.

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