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View synonyms for boogeyman
boogeyman
[ boog-ee-man, boo-gee- ]
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Word History and Origins
Origin of boogeyman1
First recorded in 1840–50
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Example Sentences
Are you curious, as I am, to know the literal meaning of the word or phrase Griswold translated as “boogeyman”?
From The Daily Beast
For many, the events of the last few weeks have only intensified perceptions of Cuba as regional boogeyman.
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The news quickly took Washington by storm, earning Cantor the nickname the “boogeyman.”
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So, every story in Night Shift, especially “The Boogeyman” and “I Am the Doorway”—was huge for me.
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He was generally considered the number one fighter in the game, going by the nickname of The Boogeyman.
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Now that we knew Oswalds you know they really think we are boogeyman or something.
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