What does bogeyman mean?
A person or thing that inspires fear or terror, especially a monster or a ghost. A score or target in golf, especially one that is difficult to achieve.
Example
"The bogeyman of the forest was said to be a fearsome creature that would eat anyone who wandered too far from the village."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.