English English Dictionary

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Result for Bugbear

Bugbear (n.)

Something frightful, as a specter; anything imaginary that causes needless fright; something used to excite needless fear; also, something really dangerous, used to frighten children, etc.

Bugbear (n.)

Same as Bugaboo.

Bugbear (a.)

Causing needless fright.

Bugbear (v. t.)

To alarm with idle phantoms.