Definition of Bugbear

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

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

2. Noun. An object of dread or apprehension. "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds"
Exact synonyms: Hobgoblin
Generic synonyms: Object

Definition of Bugbear

1. n. Same as Bugaboo.

2. v. t. To alarm with idle phantoms.

Definition of Bugbear

1. an object or source of dread [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bugbear

bufo marinus
Bufo marinus
Bufo microscaphus
Bufo speciosus
Bufo viridis
bufuralol 1'-hydroxylase
bug
bug
bug-hunter
bugaboo
bugaboos
Buganda
bugbane
bugbane
bugbanes
bugbear (current term)
bugbears
bugeye
bugeyes
bugfish
buggan
buggane
bugganes
buggans
bugged
bugger
buggered
buggeries
buggering
buggers

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