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бу́ка — meaning in English

buka

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English meaning

bogeyman noun An imaginary monster used to frighten children into good behavior.
withdrawn adjective Quiet and reluctant to engage or socialize with others.

Senses

бу́ка is used for these senses in English:

bogeyman A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
withdrawn (psychology) Introverted; not inclined to interact with other people.

bogeyman — full definition

noun An imaginary monster used to frighten children into good behavior.
noun Any exaggerated threat used to frighten or manipulate people.

withdrawn — full definition

adjective Quiet and reluctant to engage or socialize with others.
adjective Taken out of use, circulation, or consideration.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

баба́й бу́гимен домово́й страши́лище жу́пел пу́гало затворник