bogeyman
4 synonyms for bogeyman, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An imaginary monster used to frighten children into good behavior.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use bogeyman
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
scary bogeyman
political bogeyman
Etymology
From bogey plus the suffix -man.
Full origin of bogeyman →Frequently asked questions
What does “bogeyman” mean?
The word “bogeyman” means an imaginary monster used to frighten children into good behavior. In plain terms, a scary made-up figure used to frighten children, or more broadly, an exaggerated threat used to scare people.
How do you pronounce “bogeyman”?
“Bogeyman” is pronounced BOH-gih-man (/ˈboʊ.ɡiˌmæn/ in IPA).
How do you use “bogeyman” in a sentence?
Here is “bogeyman” used in a sentence: “Parents warned that the bogeyman would come if they didn't go to sleep.”
What part of speech is “bogeyman”?
“Bogeyman” is a noun.
How many meanings does “bogeyman” have?
“Bogeyman” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an imaginary monster used to frighten children into good behavior.
