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

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is not unpopular enough — or well known enough — to be the next boogeyman. — James A. Downs, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2026

Democrats, for their part, will need to find a roadmap and an agenda that goes beyond making Trump the boogeyman. — Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 28 Aug. 2026

Even Cyrus’ freakishly long nails and eerie voice are derivative of other horror movie boogeymen, but without their grasp of the uncannily malevolent. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

The pitching change came as Minnesota boogeyman power hitter Lewis was due up to the plate once again. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 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