Lexic.us

Definition of Bugaboo

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

2. Noun. A source of concern. "The old bugaboo of inflation still bothers them"

Definition of Bugaboo

1. n. Something frightful, as a specter; anything imaginary that causes needless fright; something used to excite needless fear; also, something really dangerous, used to frighten children, etc.

Definition of Bugaboo

1. Noun. (alternative spelling of bug-a-boo) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Bugaboo

1. a bugbear [n -BOOS] - See also: bugbear

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bugaboo

bug-bear bug-bears bug-chaser bug-chasers bug-eyed bug-eyed monster bug-eyed monsters bug-hunter bug boy bug juice

bug magnet bug off bug out bug spray bugaboo (current term) bugaboos bugan bugans bugbane bugbanes

bugbear bugbears bugboy bugboys bugeye bugeyes bugfish bugfix bugfixes

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