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- [boo g-ee-man, boo-gee-]
- /ˈbʊg iˌmæn, ˈbu gi-/
- /ˈbuː.ɡi.mæn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [boo g-ee-man, boo-gee-]
- /ˈbʊg iˌmæn, ˈbu gi-/
Definitions of boogeyman word
- noun boogeyman a frightening imaginary being, often one used as a threat in disciplining children 3
- abbreviation BOOGEYMAN bogeyman. 1
- noun plural boogeyman an imaginary evil character of supernatural powers, especially a mythical hobgoblin supposed to carry off naughty children. 1
- noun boogeyman used to threaten children 1
- noun boogeyman Alternative spelling of bogeyman. 0
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Origin of boogeyman
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; variant of bogyman
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Parts of speech for Boogeyman
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
boogeyman popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for boogeyman
noun boogeyman
- gremlin — a mischievous invisible being, said by airplane pilots in World War II to cause engine trouble and mechanical difficulties.
- scare — to fill, especially suddenly, with fear or terror; frighten; alarm.
- hobgoblin — something causing superstitious fear; a bogy.
- ogre — a monster in fairy tales and popular legend, usually represented as a hideous giant who feeds on human flesh.
- apprehension — Apprehension is a feeling of fear that something bad may happen.
Antonyms for boogeyman
noun boogeyman
- calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
- bravery — Bravery is brave behaviour or the quality of being brave.
- courage — Courage is the quality shown by someone who decides to do something difficult or dangerous, even though they may be afraid.
- ease — freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort: to enjoy one's ease.
- reality — the state or quality of being real.
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