bogeyman in Polish
bogeyman in Polish is czarny lud, straszydło — bogeyman means an imaginary monster used to frighten children into good behavior.
bogeyman in Polish
czarny lud
A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
czarny lud
(by extension) Any make-believe threat, especially one used to intimidate or distract; a real threat greatly exaggerated for those purposes.
straszydło
(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 Polish?
"bogeyman" in Polish is czarny lud, straszydło. 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 Polish, "bogeyman" is czarny lud, straszydło.
Are there other ways to say "bogeyman" in Polish?
Yes — Polish has 2 translations listed for "bogeyman": czarny lud, straszydło.
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