Canadian French Meaning of bugbear

croquemitaine

Other Canadian French words related to croquemitaine

Definitions and Meaning of bugbear in English

Wordnet

bugbear (n)

an imaginary monster used to frighten children

an object of dread or apprehension

Webster

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.

Same as Bugaboo.

Webster

bugbear (a.)

Causing needless fright.

Webster

bugbear (v. t.)

To alarm with idle phantoms.

FAQs About the word bugbear

croquemitaine

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bugbane => Actée à grappes, buganda => Buganda, bugaboo => croquemitaine, bug => Bogue, bufonite => Bufo,