English Explanatory Dictionary

bogeyman

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
  2. Any make-believe threat, especially one used to intimidate or distract; a real threat greatly exaggerated for those purposes.

Pronunciation

/ˈbəʊ.ɡɪˌmæn/ /ˈbəʊ.ɡiˌmæn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bogeyman.wav /ˈboʊ.ɡiˌmæn/ /ˈbʊɡ.iˌmæn/ /ˈbu.ɡiˌmæn/

Word forms

bogeyman bogeymen bogieman bogyman boogieman boogeyman boogyman buggerman

Etymology

From bogey + -man.

Synonyms

bogey bug-a-boo bugaboo bugbear bogeyperson bogeywoman chimera
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