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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

bogeymen

/ˈboʊɡiːmɛn/ noun · British & US
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What does bogeymen mean?

noun

A person or thing that inspires fear or anxiety, often in a vague or unspecified way. A person or thing that is considered to be a threat or a source of danger.

Example

"The politician's opponents used the bogeymen of high taxes and job losses to scare voters into supporting their candidate."

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