Meaning of Bugbear

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Bugbear

1. 1
   n.

   Something frightful, as a specter; anything imaginary that causes needless fright; something used to excite needless fear; also, something really dangerous, used to frighten children, etc.

2. 2
   n.

   Same as Bugaboo.

3. 3
   a.

   Causing needless fright.

4. 4
   v. t.

   To alarm with idle phantoms.

5. 5
   n.

   Something frightful, as a specter; anything imaginary that causes needless fright; something used to excite needless fear; also, something really dangerous, used to frighten children, etc.

6. 6
   n.

   Same as Bugaboo.

7. 7
   a.

   Causing needless fright.

8. 8
   v. t.

   To alarm with idle phantoms.