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bugbear

Syllabification: (bug·bear)

Pronunciation: /ˈbəgˌbe(ə)r/

Translate bugbear | into Italian

Definition of bugbear

noun

a cause of obsessive fear, irritation, or loathing.
archaic an imaginary being invoked to frighten children, typically a sort of hobgoblin supposed to devour them.