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bugbear Definition


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bugbear
noun
    1. An object of fear, dislike or annoyance, especially when that fear, etc is irrational or needless.
      Thesaurus: bogy, anathema, bane, devil, fiend, dread, horror, nightmare.
    2. folklore.
      A hobgoblin or other imaginary creature in the form of a bear, invented to frighten young children.
Etymology: 16c in sense 2, from obsolete bugge a bogy, perhaps from Welsh bwg hobgoblin.



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