boogeyman

noun

boo·​gey·​man ˈbu̇-gē-ˌman 

ˈbü-

variants or less commonly boogerman

ˈbu̇-gər- 

ˈbü-

: bogeyman

Examples of boogeyman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These changes – along with, crucially, incredible performances from the players themselves and compelling matchups that have included the boogeyman Dodgers in both of the last two World Series – have been a boon to the game. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Canada could use that engagement to undermine the Iranian regime’s boogeyman image of the West, while finding areas of collaboration that could benefit the people of both countries. — Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

Only the boogeyman version is portrayed. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

The second apron became the boogeyman to front offices. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

by alteration

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for boogeyman

• businessman
• canavan
• caravan
• constantan
• dragoman
• fisherman
• handyman
• harmattan
• journeyman
• marianne
• middleman
• minivan