bogeyman in Italian
bogeyman in Italian is babau, uomo nero, spauracchio — bogeyman means an imaginary monster used to frighten children into good behavior.
bogeyman in Italian
babau
A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
uomo nero
A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
spauracchio
(by extension) Any make-believe threat, especially one used to intimidate or distract; a real threat greatly exaggerated for those purposes.
What does "bogeyman" mean?
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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."
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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 Italian?
"bogeyman" in Italian is babau, uomo nero, spauracchio. 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 Italian, "bogeyman" is babau, uomo nero, spauracchio.
Are there other ways to say "bogeyman" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "bogeyman": babau, uomo nero, spauracchio.
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