boogieman

[US]/ˈbuːɡiˌmæn/
[UK]/ˈbʊɡiˌmɛn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A frightening or imaginary creature, often used to frighten children.; Something that is scary or threatening.
Word Forms
Pluralboogiemen

Example Sentences

the boogieman hides under the bed.

children often fear the boogieman at night.

don't let the boogieman scare you.

he told a story about the boogieman.

the boogieman is just a myth.

she used the boogieman to discipline her kids.

many cultures have their own version of the boogieman.

the boogieman is a common figure in folklore.

he claimed to have seen the boogieman.

the boogieman represents our deepest fears.

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