Bogeyman

n.

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A goblin; a bugbear; a bogey{1}. This is the form used by parents to frighten children; as, if you don't eat your vegetables, the bogeyman will get you.

Noun

1.

bogeyman - an imaginary monster used to frighten children Synonyms: booger, boogeyman, bugaboo, bugbear

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