Definition of BOGEYMAN

bogeyman

Plural: bogeymen

Noun

  • an imaginary monster used to frighten children
  • A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
  • Any make-believe threat, especially one used to intimidate or distract.
  • pl. -MEN a terrifying creature

Origin / Etymology

From bogey + -man.

Scrabble Score: 16

bogeyman: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
bogeyman: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
bogeyman: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

bogeyman is a valid Words With Friends word