Sekirov Dictionary

bugbear

UK /ˈbʌɡ.bɛə(ɹ)/US /ˈbʌɡ.bɛɚ/

noun 3
verb 1
forms 3

noun3

•
An ongoing problem; a recurring obstacle or adversity.
- Stone ballast is now used throughout the main line, and has the additional advantage of eliminating the previous bugbear of dust. — 1940
•
A source of dread; resentment; or irritation.
- What has this Bugbear Death to frighten Man, If Souls can die, as well as Bodies can? — 1709
•
A generic creature, often described as a large goblin, meant to inspire fear in children.
- Ha, ha: alas poore wretch: a poore Chipochia, hast not slept to night? would he not (a naughty man) let it sleepe: a bug-beare take him. — 1602

verb1

To alarm with idle phantoms.

forms

bugbeared · bugbearing · bugbears

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