What's another word for bugaboo?

In this page you can discover 16 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for bugaboo, like: goblin, ogre, alarm, bugbear, fear, fright, hobgoblin, bogeyman, bogy, bullbeggar and scare.
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What does the slang term bugaboo mean?

an annoying person, especially one making unwanted sexual advances. That bugaboo paged me twelve times! See more words with the same meaning: to annoy, interfere, intrude. See more words with the same meaning: to flirt, fraternize, mingle.
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Is there such a word as bugaboo?

noun, plural bug·a·boos. something that causes fear or worry; bugbear; bogy.
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What is the similar meaning of pram?

baby carriage, buggy, perambulator. [chiefly British], pushchair.
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What is the synonym of doll?

In this page you can discover 40 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for doll, like: belle, baby, puppet, hunk, barbie, baby-doll, toy, figure, figurine, model and dummy.
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What are small figurines called?

A figurine (a diminutive form of the word figure) or statuette is a small, three-dimensional sculpture that represents a human, deity or animal, or, in practice, a pair or small group of them.
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What does doll mean in slang?

(slang) Any attractive or lovable person. noun. 2. The definition of a doll is a toy or puppet that looks like a human, or is slang for an attractive or helpful person.
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What is a British baby buggy called?

While pram is a British term — it's more likely to be called a stroller in the US — most parents, babysitters, and nannies will know what you mean if you use the word. Pram is short for perambulator, "one who walks or perambulates," which gained the meaning "baby carriage" in the 1850s.
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What is baby trolley called?

Word forms: plural baby carriages. countable noun. A baby carriage is a small vehicle in which a baby can lie as it is pushed along. [US]regional note: in BRIT, use pram.
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What does the British word pram mean?

\ ˈpram \ Definition of pram (Entry 2 of 2) chiefly British. : baby carriage.
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Where does the phrase bugaboo come from?

Some usage experts trace bugaboo to Scotland, where the now-obsolete word bogill meant "goblin, bugbear." A bugbear, in the 1580 coining of the word, was a demon that looked like a bear and ate small children.
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How do you use bugaboo in a sentence?

bugaboo in the middle of sentence
  1. The old bugaboo of inflation still bothers them.
  2. Termite damage is one of the many bugaboos of owning a house.
  3. Let me lay to rest the bugaboo of what is called “devaluation.”
  4. People made noise in ancient times to drive away the bugaboo from the home.
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What does pluvial mean in English?

Definition of pluvial

(Entry 1 of 2) 1a : of or relating to rain. b : characterized by abundant rain. 2 of a geologic change : resulting from the action of rain.
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What means bete noire?

Definition of bête noire

: a person or thing strongly detested or avoided : bugbear an idiosyncratic driver whose bête noire was the left turn— Marylin Bender.
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How do you spell Boggie?

bogey
  1. ˈbu̇-​gē , ˈbō-​ , ˈbü-​ \ : specter, phantom.
  2. ˈbō-​gē also ˈbu̇-​ or ˈbü-​ \ : a source of fear, perplexity, or harassment.
  3. ˈbō-​gē \ golf. ...
  4. ˈbō-​gē \ : a numerical standard of performance set up as a mark to be aimed at especially in competition.
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What's another name for a baby buggy?

A baby buggy is more often called a pushchair or a buggy.
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What's another word for baby buggy?

In this page you can discover 9 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for baby-carriage, like: baby-buggy, stroller, carriage, walker, perambulator, go-cart, pusher, pram and pushchair.
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What are old strollers called?

Originally, many strollers were pulled instead of pushed, perhaps owing to their weight and difficulty to push around. These early strollers were commonly called perambulators, with "per" meaning through and "ambulate" meaning walk.
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What are strollers called in UK?

'Strollers' or 'pushchairs/buggies' (British English), are used for small children up to about three years old in a sitting position facing forward.
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What are strollers called in London?

But the British also called prams baby carriages!
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Whats the difference between a pram and a buggy?

A pram is designed to carry newborns and younger babies, usually while they're lying down. It's sturdy and generally can't be folded flat. A stroller is lightweight and collapsible, ideal for older babies. A buggy can be a pushchair or a stroller, depending on who you ask!
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What is a male doll called?

Synonyms, crossword answers and other related words for MALE DOLL [ken]
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What are names for figurines?

figurine
  • doll,
  • dolly,
  • hand puppet,
  • marionette,
  • puppet.
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What is the synonym of figurine?

model, puppet, copy, figure, image, painting, photograph, picture, portrait, doll, marionette, dolly, effigy, manikin, moppet, dummy, cartoon, clone, copycat, ditto.
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