Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bogy
noun
/ˈboʊ.ɡi/
Definition
A frightening or imaginary creature used to scare children or a term for a source of fear or anxiety.
Examples
- The children were afraid of the bogy hidden under their beds.
- He faced his inner bogy by confronting his fears head-on.
Meaning
The term ‘bogy’ typically refers to a ghost or monster that is meant to frighten children. It can also describe something that causes anxiety or worry, akin to a personal demon or fear.
Synonyms
- boogeyman
- ghost
- spook
- phantom
- goblin
