boogerman
Americannoun
PLURAL
boogermenEtymology
Origin of boogerman
First recorded in 1845–50; blend of booger and (bogey)man
Example Sentences
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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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That's why I wanted to put the Boogerman in the grave-yard.
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