BOGEYMAN


Meaning of BOGEYMAN in English

ˈbōgēˌman, ˈbu̇g-, ˈbüg-, -gə̇ˌ-, -ˌmaa(ə)n noun

( plural bogey·men -ˌmen)

Etymology: bogey (I) + man

: a monstrous imaginary figure used in threatening children ; broadly : a terrifying person or thing : menace

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