n. an imaginary man who is said to frighten people; a false threat of any kind. : Don't turn me into a boogieman. Spank the child yourself.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition. Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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Boogiemenis always a great word to know.
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a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.