noun
BEM
noun
1
In science fiction, a stock grotesque alien creature that threatens the heroes.
"The pulp cover showed a classic bem menacing the heroine."
How to Use BEM
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSci-fi slang for a cheesy, menacing alien monster, especially the "bug-eyed" kind from old pulp covers.
When to use it
Niche fandom slang, not everyday vocabulary.
Word Forms
BEMs plural
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Etymology
An acronym from "bug-eyed monster," a term coined by science-fiction fans to mock cliché alien villains.