Scarebug
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Scarebug is a noun meaning (obsolete) A bugbear; an imaginary monster to frighten children.
Meaning
(obsolete) A bugbear; an imaginary monster to frighten children.
Example Sentences
The argument is a mere scarebug of the opposition.
Is hell but a name and word, a scarebug for to keep fools in awe?
You can't fright me with your scarebugs. I'm going to be cremated. That's real ashes to ashes.
As for painting, we have the portraits of Viceroys exhibited in the Government Council Hall, monstrous scarebugs made in series which may serve to terrorise our councillors.
Word Forms
- scarebugs
- scare-bug
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scare-bug, bullbeggar, boggard, bogey, hobgoblin, bogglebo.
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