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bogeyman in Czech

bogeyman in Czech is bubák, strašidlo, strašák — bogeyman means an imaginary monster used to frighten children into good behavior.

bogeyman in Czech

bubák
noun
A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
strašidlo
noun
A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
strašák
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 Czech?

"bogeyman" in Czech is bubák, strašidlo, strašák. 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 Czech, "bogeyman" is bubák, strašidlo, strašák.

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

Yes — Czech has 3 translations listed for "bogeyman": bubák, strašidlo, strašák.

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