Bugbear

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Meanings of Bugbear

   
Verb
  • To scare someone with something that is not real.
   
Noun
  • A problem that keeps coming back and is hard to fix.
  • Something that makes you feel scared or annoyed.
  • A made-up creature that is scary for kids.
   

Explanation of the word: Bugbear

A bugbear is a scary creature from stories. It's like a monster that some people think is real, but it's just make-believe.

   

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Translations for the word: Bugbear

   
hindi
बगबियर (Bugbear)

bagbiyaar

बगबियर (Bugbear)

bagbiyaar

भूत (Bhoot)

bhoot

   
   

Synonyms for the word: Bugbear

goblin pet peeve
   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Bugbear

A bugbear is something that causes fear or worry, like a scary monster or a problem that makes you anxious.

You say 'bugbear' like this: bug-bear.

The word 'bugbear' comes from old stories where 'bug' meant a scary creature and 'bear' was used to describe a monster.

The word 'bugbear' in Bengali is 'ভূত' (Bhūt).