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Definition of boogerman

boogerman

/ˈbʊɡ.ɚˌmæn/
(UK: bogeyman)
boo · ger · man
Plural:boogermen
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boogerman Lexical Profile

boogerman Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American An imaginary evil spirit, monster, or goblin invoked in folklore to frighten children into good behavior; a boogeyman.

Example

"Grandmother used to warn us that the boogerman would catch us if we wandered into the woods after dark."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

booboo
booby
booger
boogerman
boogeyman
boogie
boohoo

Word Origin & Etymology

An American English compound formed in the 19th century from 'booger' (an alteration of 'boggard' or 'bogle', meaning a goblin or specter) and 'man', serving as a regional variant of 'boogeyman'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Boogerman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/boogerman
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