bogeyman

• Criatura imaginária ou figura assustadora usada para intimidar crianças e fazê-las se comportar; também se aplica a qualquer pessoa ou coisa que cause medo irracional.

An imaginary monster or frightening figure, often used to scare children into behaving.

1. Imaginary monsterA2informal

   A mythical creature or monster often invoked to frighten children into good behavior.

   Bicho-papão

   • Parents sometimes tell their children that the bogeyman will get them if they misbehave.
   • The bogeyman is a common figure in folklore used to scare kids.
   • He hid under the covers, afraid the bogeyman was in his closet.

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