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Bugaboo   /bˈəgəbˌu/   Listen
Bugaboo

noun
1.
An imaginary monster used to frighten children.  Synonyms: bogeyman, booger, boogeyman, bugbear.
2.
A source of concern.






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"Bugaboo" Quotes from Famous Books



... have this difficulty with her voice, and if trained right while acquiring her art should never be subjected to the bugaboo of fear. But I am going to lay down some general rules here for the prevention and control of stage fright that will give you confidence and also serve to instruct you how to act if the worst does happen and nervousness ...
— The Art of Stage Dancing - The Story of a Beautiful and Profitable Profession • Ned Wayburn



Words linked to "Bugaboo" :   headache, bogeyman, boogeyman, worry, bugbear, concern, monster, booger, vexation



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