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bugaboo

noun

A source of concern

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Word length
7
Starts with
B
Ends with
O
Contains
UG
Scrabble score
12

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noun

  1. A source of concern

    “The old bugaboo of inflation still bothers them”

noun

  1. An imaginary monster used to frighten children

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The old bugaboo of inflation still bothers them

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