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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

bogeyman

/ˈboʊɡiːmæn/ noun · British & US
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What does bogeyman mean?

noun

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."

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