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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
noun
A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
czarny lud
noun
(by extension) Any make-believe threat, especially one used to intimidate or distract; a real threat greatly exaggerated for those purposes.
straszydło
noun
(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?

  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 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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