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bogeyman

释义

bogeyman

noun countable

UK /ˈbəʊɡiˌmæn/

Word Forms

singular	bogeyman
plural	bogeymen

1
an imaginary evil creature used in stories for frightening children
The bogeyman’s going to get you.
Synonyms and related words
Imaginary and mysterious creatures in stories
the Abominable Snowman
bogey
bogeyman
2
someone or something that people believe is bad and causes problems
The newspapers had portrayed him as the new economic bogeyman.
Synonyms and related words
People who cause trouble or problems
troublemaker
nuisance
trial

bogeyman

noun countable

US /ˈboʊɡiˌmæn/US /ˈbʊɡiˌmæn/

Word Forms

singular	bogeyman
plural	bogeymen

1
an imaginary evil creature used in stories to frighten children
The bogeyman’s going to get you.
Synonyms and related words
Imaginary and mysterious creatures in stories
the Abominable Snowman
Bigfoot
bogey
2
someone or something that people believe is bad and causes problems
The newspapers had portrayed him as the new economic bogeyman.
Synonyms and related words
People who cause trouble or problems
troublemaker
nuisance
trial

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