bugbear in German
bugbear in German is Schrat — bugbear means a problem that keeps coming back and causes trouble.
bugbear in German
Schrat
(folklore, fantasy) A generic creature, often described as a large goblin, meant to inspire fear in children.
What does "bugbear" mean?
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noun A problem that keeps coming back and causes trouble.
"Level crossings are the bugbear of railway operation at Hull. There are no fewer than 16 within the city boundary."
- noun Something that causes fear, annoyance or lasting resentment.
- noun An imaginary monster, usually pictured as a large goblin, used to frighten children.
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bugbear in a sentence
- Level crossings are the bugbear of railway operation at Hull. There are no fewer than 16 within the city boundary.
- Stone ballast is now used throughout the main line, and has the additional advantage of eliminating the previous bugbear of dust.
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What is "bugbear" in German?
"bugbear" in German is Schrat. bugbear means: A problem that keeps coming back and causes trouble.
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