boeman

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compound of boezen +‎ man, but the second element was later reinterpreted as boe.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈbu.mɑn/
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  • Hyphenation: boe‧man

Noun[edit]

boeman m (plural boemannen, diminutive boemannetje n)

  1. bogeyman
    Synonyms: bietebauw, kinderschrik
  2. bugbear, bête noire

Descendants[edit]

  • Afrikaans: boeman
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