Definition of
bugaboo has definitions from the field of folklore
1
[ noun ] (folklore) an imaginary monster used to frighten children

Synonyms

bugbear boogeyman booger bogeyman

Related terms

monster

2
[ noun ] a source of concern

Examples

"the old bugaboo of inflation still bothers them"

Related terms

concern

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Rhymes with

marabou

Phonetic and Homophones

B AH1 G AH0 B UW2

Similar Spelling

busboy

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