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bugaboo

noun

/ˈbʌɡəˌbuː/

Meaning

An object of fear or worry; an imagined cause of anxiety.

The threat of inflation became a political bugaboo.

phantom, fear, worry, dread

comfort, reassurance

political bugaboo, common bugaboo, childhood bugaboo

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

A sudden situation that is dangerous or serious and needs immediate attention or action.

A person who sells small items aggressively, often in a showy or dishonest way.

The process of expanding into different areas or markets to reduce risk, involving expansion, variet...

Large business corporation, combined group.

A person who lives in a cave or is considered old-fashioned and out of touch.