papa-figos — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bogeyman noun An imaginary monster used to frighten children into good behavior.
Senses
papa-figos is used for these senses in English:
- bogeyman A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
bogeyman — full definition
- noun An imaginary monster used to frighten children into good behavior.
- noun Any exaggerated threat used to frighten or manipulate people.