boogieman

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/ˈbuːɡiˌmæn/

A form of bogeyman — A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.

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Meanings

nounboogieman (plural boogiemen)

plural boogiemen

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of bogeyman.

Origin

From boogie + -man.

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Cite this entry
APA

boogieman. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/boogieman

MLA

“boogieman.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/boogieman. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “boogieman,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/boogieman.

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