Where does “bugaboo” come from?
bugaboo (English) comes from English bug-a-boo — A mythical, nocturnal creature; a hobgoblin; Any...
bugaboo (English): Alternative spelling of bug-a-boo
Definitions
- Alternative spelling of bug-a-boo
Ancestry of “bugaboo”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | English | bug-a-boo | A mythical, nocturnal creature; a hobgoblin; Any... |