Definition of Boogeyman

1. Noun. An imaginary monster used to frighten children.

Exact synonyms: Bogeyman, Booger, Bugaboo, Bugbear
Generic synonyms: Monster

Definition of Boogeyman

1. Noun. (alternative spelling of bogeyman) ¹

2. Noun. (alternative spelling of bogeyman) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Boogeyman

1. [n BOOGEYMEN]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Boogeyman

boof
boofhead
boofheads
boofier
boofiest
boofs
boofy
boogaloo
booger
boogerman
boogermen
boogers
boogey
boogeyed
boogeying
boogeyman
boogeymen
boogeys
boogie
boogie-board
boogie-boards
boogie-woogie
boogie-woogies
boogie board
boogie boards
boogie on down
boogieboard
boogieboarder
boogieboards
boogied

Literary usage of Boogeyman

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Asymmetric Marketing: Tossing the 'Chasm' in the Age of the Software Superpowers by Joseph E. Bentzel (2006)
"For those of you who choose not to believe in the marketing boogeyman, or practice guilt by intellectual association, let's get back to my discussion of ..."

2. Pocket Guide to Babysitting by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"Be sure to stay away from scary or "boogeyman" tales. Many children will dance and sing along with records if you suggest it to them. ..."

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