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boogerman

[ boog-er-man, boo-ger- ]

noun

plural boogermen.
  1. South Midland and Southern U.S. bogeyman.


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of boogerman1

First recorded in 1845–50; blend of booger and (bogey)man
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Example Sentences

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De boogerman liable tuh tote yuh off whilst Ah’m gone.â€

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Nothing could have been more innocent than the careless way in which they made their way toward the home of the Boogerman.

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If a child cried at night, or if a wide-awake little one uttered a whimpering protest when bed-time came, the nurses—not one nurse, but all the nurses—would raise their hands warningly, and whisper in a frightened tone, "Sh-sh! the Boogerman is standing right there by the window; if you make a noise, he'll know right where you are—and then what will happen?"

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When the Boogerman came opposite Adelaide's hiding-place, she jumped up suddenly, aimed her gun and cried Bang! in a loud voice.

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"Get up, Boogerman!" commanded Adelaide.

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