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Meaning of bogeyman

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

bogeyman

Pronunciation:/ˈbuɡiˌmæn//ˈbəʊɡimæn//ˈboʊɡimæn/

noun

Definitions

  1. A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.

  2. (by extension) Any make-believe threat, especially one used to intimidate or distract.