bogyman

[US]/ˈbɒɡiˌmæn/
[UK]/ˈboʊɡɪˌmæn/

Translation

n.A frightening or hateful person or thing; a monster, goblin, or spirit.; A scare tactic used to frighten children into behaving.
Word Forms
Pluralbogymen

Phrases & Collocations

a bogyman story

create a bogyman

bogyman fears

a modern bogyman

Example Sentences

don't let the bogyman scare you at night.

the bogyman is just a myth to frighten children.

parents often use the bogyman as a warning for bad behavior.

he dressed up as a bogyman for the halloween party.

children tell stories about the bogyman around the campfire.

she believes the bogyman lives under her bed.

the legend of the bogyman has been passed down for generations.

many cultures have their own version of the bogyman.

he was afraid of the bogyman lurking in the shadows.

to some, the bogyman is a source of entertainment.

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