Meaning Of The Word Bogeyman

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What's The Definition Of Bogeyman?

bogeyman
countable noun: A bogeyman is someone whose ideas or actions are disapproved of by some people, and who is described by them as evil or unpleasant in order to make other people afraid.

bogeyman in American English
boogeyman
noun: an imaginary evil character of supernatural powers, esp. a mythical hobgoblin supposed to carry off naughty children

bogeyman in British English
noun: a person, real or imaginary, used as a threat, esp to children

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