bugbear

Meanings

• noun

  A mythical ogre or goblin that haunts and terrorizes people, often used as a figure of speech to represent a fear or annoyance.

  - "The fear of speaking in public is often referred to as the bugbear for many."
  - "The bugbear of my childhood was the monster under the bed."

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Synonyms

goblin , pet peeve

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bugbear
boogie bear , scare bear

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Variants

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bugbear , bugbears

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Etymology

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Originally from Middle English 'bugge, buggebeare', from 'buge' meaning hobgoblin and 'beare' meaning bear.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'bugbear' has also been used in the field of mathematics to refer to a difficult problem or concept.

2. In some parts of Scotland, the bugbear was believed to be a shape-shifting creature that could take on the form of any animal or person.

3. The bugbear has been a popular subject in horror and fantasy literature, inspiring works such as 'The Bug-Bear's Revenge' by Robert Louis Stevenson and 'The Bug-Bear's Feast' by James Thurber.

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Related Concepts

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1. hobgoblin: A mischievous or evil goblin or imp, similar to a bugbear.

2. boogeyman: A mythical figure used to scare children into behaving, similar to a bugbear.

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Culture

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In folklore and mythology, the bugbear is often depicted as a large, hideous creature with horns, long teeth, and shaggy fur. It is said to lurk in dark places and prey on travelers, especially children. The bugbear has been used as a symbol of fear and anxiety in literature, such as in the works of Washington Irving and Edgar Allan Poe.

How to Memorize "bugbear"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, frightening creature with horns, long teeth, and shaggy fur.
   - Visualize the bugbear lurking in the dark, waiting to pounce on unsuspecting victims.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the bugbear with fear and anxiety.
   - Think of the bugbear as a symbol of your own deepest fears and phobias.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym B-U-G-G-E-R-S: Big, Ugly, Grinning, Green, Evil, Repulsive, Scary.

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