boogeyman

1. An imaginary, evil man who has supernatural abilities. I had a hard time getting the kids to go to bed—they're convinced that the boogeyman is going to come into their room at night.

2. By extension, anything that is deemed frightening or threatening, especially when such an opinion is unwarranted. The idea that minorities might move into certain neighborhoods is a constant societal boogeyman.

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

boogieman

(ˈbugimæn and ˈbʊgimæn)

n. an imaginary man who is said to frighten people; a false threat of any kind. Don’t turn me into a boogieman. Spank the child yourself.

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

boogieman
horror show
jack of all trades is a master of none
a Jack of all trades is a master of none
the witching hour
witching
witching hour
tilt at windmills
tilt at windmills, to
guardian angel

References in periodicals archive

The Boogeyman has been a favourite of short filmmakers; it has been adapted into shorts seven times, in what King calls "dollar baby deals," non-commercial and non-exclusive rights options that allow emerging filmmakers access to material they could never afford if they were paying retail, reports deadline.com.

'A Quiet Place' writers to adapt Stephen King's 'The Boogeyman'

The Boogeyman whisks Charlie through time and space showing him the true nature of the universe and how through the filter of the mind shaped by biology and experience each person's version of the world is an artificial construct broken down into bite-sized pieces rather than seen as a unified whole.

Boogeymen and Bedtime Stories

The gruesome film is set around a college campus and Jayne is one of a succession of nubile young students to be savaged by the evil Boogeyman.

THIS ONE'S A PAIN, JAYNE; EXCLUSIVE Fans put the boo in Boogeyman as they slam Irish star for B movie horror role

And angry mommies and daddies and their vote-thirsty advocates are assaulting the raping boogeyman's castle on nearly all fronts.

No running mates in 2008

A story about a lad who grows up with a fear of cupboards after his Dad was hauled into one never to return by aforesaid Boogeyman looks as stupid on paper as it does on film.

DVD view

Years of specialist care have failed to cure Tim of his phobia ( his father did not walk out on his mum, as people claim: the Boogeyman got him.

The Boogeyman's out to get you ( but do we get the Boogeyman?

The prologue depicts the childhood trauma of a youngster (Aaron Murphy) who witnesses--or at least thinks he witnesses--the violent quietus of his father at the hands of the closet-dwelling Boogeyman.

Boogeyman

Soon after reading that piece, I find in the mail the February issue of Security Management, and in "Viewpoint," I read a boogeyman article ("Who Should Chart Security's Course?") by ASIS member Norman D.

Letters

With a script that could've been written by a foetus, some of the worst acting I've ever seen and a plot that limps across the screen like roadkill, the only scary thing about Boogeyman is how it recently went to the top of the US box office.

DAVID EDWARDS ON THE NEW MOVIES: BOOGEYMAN Cert 15, 86mins

In particular, he's petrified of closets, having watched his father fall victim to the bloodthirsty Boogeyman, who lurks in the darkness of every enclosed space.

A weak attempt at horror

For this movie, it's the Boogeyman which sounds more like a manic dancer than a creature of the night.

THE BIG PICTURE: One boogeyman that won't get you; Boogeyman (Cert 15) Stars Barry Watson, Emily Deschanel, Skye McCole Bartusiak, Tory Mussett and Lucy Lawless; director Stephen T. Kay. 89 mins Rating

Years later, she checks herself in to a mental hospital, only to find the boogeyman.

FILMFLEX/BOX OFFICE

It was the character of Xena which brought Lucy world-wide fame, but this week she has a starring role in the new horror film Boogeyman, which is released today.

Film Profile: BOOGEY FRIGHTS; LUCY LAWLESS - FROM XENA TO HORROR

In particular, he's petrified of closets - his psychiatrist must have a field day - having watched his father (Mesure) fall victim to the bloodthirsty Boogeyman, who lurks in the darkness of every enclosed space.

FILM: Nothing to be afraid of

Young Tim (Barry Watson) thinks he saw his dad get eaten by the Boogeyman (that's American for Bogeyman).

Bacon at the Movies: WHAT A HORROR; THE BOOGEYMAN Horror Cert 15

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释义	boogeyman boogeyman 1. An imaginary, evil man who has supernatural abilities. I had a hard time getting the kids to go to bed—they're convinced that the boogeyman is going to come into their room at night. 2. By extension, anything that is deemed frightening or threatening, especially when such an opinion is unwarranted. The idea that minorities might move into certain neighborhoods is a constant societal boogeyman. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. boogieman (ˈbugimæn and ˈbʊgimæn) n. an imaginary man who is said to frighten people; a false threat of any kind. Don’t turn me into a boogieman. Spank the child yourself. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: boogieman horror show jack of all trades is a master of none a Jack of all trades is a master of none the witching hour witching witching hour tilt at windmills tilt at windmills, to guardian angel References in periodicals archive The Boogeyman has been a favourite of short filmmakers; it has been adapted into shorts seven times, in what King calls "dollar baby deals," non-commercial and non-exclusive rights options that allow emerging filmmakers access to material they could never afford if they were paying retail, reports deadline.com. 'A Quiet Place' writers to adapt Stephen King's 'The Boogeyman' The Boogeyman whisks Charlie through time and space showing him the true nature of the universe and how through the filter of the mind shaped by biology and experience each person's version of the world is an artificial construct broken down into bite-sized pieces rather than seen as a unified whole. Boogeymen and Bedtime Stories The gruesome film is set around a college campus and Jayne is one of a succession of nubile young students to be savaged by the evil Boogeyman. THIS ONE'S A PAIN, JAYNE; EXCLUSIVE Fans put the boo in Boogeyman as they slam Irish star for B movie horror role And angry mommies and daddies and their vote-thirsty advocates are assaulting the raping boogeyman's castle on nearly all fronts. No running mates in 2008 A story about a lad who grows up with a fear of cupboards after his Dad was hauled into one never to return by aforesaid Boogeyman looks as stupid on paper as it does on film. DVD view Years of specialist care have failed to cure Tim of his phobia ( his father did not walk out on his mum, as people claim: the Boogeyman got him. The Boogeyman's out to get you ( but do we get the Boogeyman? The prologue depicts the childhood trauma of a youngster (Aaron Murphy) who witnesses--or at least thinks he witnesses--the violent quietus of his father at the hands of the closet-dwelling Boogeyman. Boogeyman Soon after reading that piece, I find in the mail the February issue of Security Management, and in "Viewpoint," I read a boogeyman article ("Who Should Chart Security's Course?") by ASIS member Norman D. Letters With a script that could've been written by a foetus, some of the worst acting I've ever seen and a plot that limps across the screen like roadkill, the only scary thing about Boogeyman is how it recently went to the top of the US box office. DAVID EDWARDS ON THE NEW MOVIES: BOOGEYMAN Cert 15, 86mins In particular, he's petrified of closets, having watched his father fall victim to the bloodthirsty Boogeyman, who lurks in the darkness of every enclosed space. A weak attempt at horror For this movie, it's the Boogeyman which sounds more like a manic dancer than a creature of the night. THE BIG PICTURE: One boogeyman that won't get you; Boogeyman (Cert 15) Stars Barry Watson, Emily Deschanel, Skye McCole Bartusiak, Tory Mussett and Lucy Lawless; director Stephen T. Kay. 89 mins Rating Years later, she checks herself in to a mental hospital, only to find the boogeyman. FILMFLEX/BOX OFFICE It was the character of Xena which brought Lucy world-wide fame, but this week she has a starring role in the new horror film Boogeyman, which is released today. Film Profile: BOOGEY FRIGHTS; LUCY LAWLESS - FROM XENA TO HORROR In particular, he's petrified of closets - his psychiatrist must have a field day - having watched his father (Mesure) fall victim to the bloodthirsty Boogeyman, who lurks in the darkness of every enclosed space. FILM: Nothing to be afraid of Young Tim (Barry Watson) thinks he saw his dad get eaten by the Boogeyman (that's American for Bogeyman). Bacon at the Movies: WHAT A HORROR; THE BOOGEYMAN Horror Cert 15
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