Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bugaboo
noun
/ˈbʌg.ə.buː/
Definition
A source of fear or anxiety, often an irrational or imaginary one.
Examples
- The idea of flying can be a bugaboo for many people.
- We all have our bugaboos, but often, they are just in our heads.
- He always talked about his fear of public speaking as his biggest bugaboo.
Meaning
This term is often used to describe something that is feared or worried about, even if it is not really a threat.
Synonyms
- worry
- fear
- anxiety
- boogeyman
