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bogymen

 

[ หˆboสŠษกiหŒmรฆn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mythical creature

A bogeyman, or bogyman, is a mythical creature used by adults to frighten children into good behavior. The bogeyman is often depicted as a malevolent figure that hides in closets, under beds, or in dark corners, ready to punish misbehaving children. The concept of the bogeyman varies widely across cultures, and it is often used to address children's fears. The idea serves to embody the children's apprehensions and may be utilized in cautionary tales or folklore.

Synonyms

boogeyman, ghost, monster, spook.

Examples of usage

  • Don't go into the dark room; the bogeyman is in there.
  • The parents told the kids that if they didn't behave, the bogeyman would come for them.
  • She couldn't sleep because she was afraid the bogeyman was hiding under her bed.

Translations

Translations of the word "bogymen" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bicho-papรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅ‚เคคเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Scheusal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ makhluk halus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพัะณัƒะท

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ straszydล‚o

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠๅŒ–ใ‘

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท croque-mitaine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hombre del saco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท korkunรง adam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•…๋‹น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุฌู„ ุงู„ุธู„ุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ straลกidlo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ straลกidlo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€ช็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poลกast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skrรญmsli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ˜แƒจแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qorxu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hombre del costal

Etymology

The term 'bogeyman' has its roots in the late 19th century and is derived from the earlier term 'bogie', which itself comes from the Scottish term for a mischievous spirit or ghost. The use of 'man' with 'bogey' signifies a creature that embodies fears generally associated with children, merging the idea of a frightful entity with a human form. Various cultures have produced their own interpretations of the bogeyman, including figures like the 'El Cucuy' in Mexican folklore and the 'Baba Yaga' in Slavic stories. Historically, these tales have served both an entertaining and instructional purpose within societies, often warning children to heed their parentsโ€™ advice or the consequences of misdeeds. The bogeyman remains a prevalent aspect of childhood fears and continues to appear in literature, movies, and discussions about child-rearing.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,580, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.