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bietebauw — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bogeyman noun An imaginary monster used to frighten children into good behavior.

Senses

bietebauw is used for these senses in English:

  • bogeyman A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.

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.

Related Dutch words