bogeymannounmasculine/ˌbiʃupɐˈpɐ̃w̃/mediumbi·cho-pa·pãoPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionA mythical monster used in stories to frighten children, often said to kidnap or eat misbehaving children.If you don't go to sleep, the bogeyman will get you!The concept of the bogeyman exists in many cultures.synbogeymanboogeymanCommon collocationsthe bogeyman is comingscare with the bogeymanEtymologyComposto de 'bicho' (animal) + 'papão' (que come, devorador).Related wordspapãobicho