bogeyman
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iˌmæn, ˈboʊ noun, plural bo·gey·men.
an imaginary evil character of supernatural powers, especially a mythical hobgoblin supposed to carry off naughty children.
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| —n , pl -men | |
| a person, real or imaginary, used as a threat, esp to children | |
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Bogeyman
is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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Example sentences
And leave your politics under your bed with the bogeyman, thanks.
Having said that, it is not the bogeyman that it is so often made out to be.
But when you look at all these videos, the bogeyman isn't there.
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