strašidlo — meaning in English

English meaning

• bogey noun In golf, a score of one stroke over par on a hole.
• bogeyman noun An imaginary monster used to frighten children into good behavior.
• bugbear noun An ongoing problem; a recurring obstacle or adversity.
• specter noun A ghostly figure or apparition; a phantom.

Senses

strašidlo is used for these senses in English:

• bogey A ghost, goblin, or other hostile supernatural creature.
• bogey (figuratively) A bugbear: any terrifying thing.
• bogeyman A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
• bugbear (folklore, fantasy) A generic creature, often described as a large goblin, meant to inspire fear in children.
• specter A ghostly apparition, a phantom. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

bogey — full definition

1. noun In golf, a score of one stroke over par on a hole.
2. noun An unidentified aircraft, especially one suspected of being hostile.
3. noun A ghost or menacing imaginary creature; also, any imagined threat.

bogeyman — full definition

1. noun An imaginary monster used to frighten children into good behavior.
2. noun Any exaggerated threat used to frighten or manipulate people.

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