bugbear
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/ˈbʌɡ.bɛə(ɹ)/
English
Definitions
noun
- An ongoing problem; a recurring obstacle or adversity.
- A source of dread; resentment; or irritation.
- An imaginary creature meant to inspire fear in children.
verb
- To alarm with idle phantoms.
Related words
Synonyms
goblinpet peevebogeymanboogeymanbugabooboogerogrebanebug-bearbogeyproblem childboggardhobgoblinbullbeggarthorn in someone's sideboggleboscarebugbadgering