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bogeyman in Catalan

bogeyman in Catalan is home del sac, papu — bogeyman means an imaginary monster used to frighten children into good behavior.

bogeyman in Catalan

home del sac
noun
A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
papu
noun
A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.

What does "bogeyman" mean?

  1. noun An imaginary monster used to frighten children into good behavior.
    "Parents warned that the bogeyman would come if they didn't go to sleep."
  2. noun Any exaggerated threat used to frighten or manipulate people.
    "Politicians often invoke a foreign bogeyman to rally support."
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bogeyman in a sentence

  • Parents warned that the bogeyman would come if they didn't go to sleep.
  • Politicians often invoke a foreign bogeyman to rally support.

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What is "bogeyman" in Catalan?

"bogeyman" in Catalan is home del sac, papu. bogeyman means: An imaginary monster used to frighten children into good behavior.

How do you use "bogeyman" in a sentence?

Example: "Parents warned that the bogeyman would come if they didn't go to sleep." In Catalan, "bogeyman" is home del sac, papu.

Are there other ways to say "bogeyman" in Catalan?

Yes — Catalan has 2 translations listed for "bogeyman": home del sac, papu.

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