babau — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
babau is used for these senses in English:
- bogeyman A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
- bugbear (folklore, fantasy) A generic creature, often described as a large goblin, meant to inspire fear in children.
- whangdoodle (often, humorous) A whimsical monster in folklore and children's fiction; a bugbear.
bogeyman — full definition
- noun An imaginary monster used to frighten children into good behavior.
- noun Any exaggerated threat used to frighten or manipulate people.
bugbear — full definition
- noun A problem that keeps coming back and causes trouble.
- 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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