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ngoáo ộp

bogeyman
Noun
bogeyman

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Meaning
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Sense 1 Noun
bogeyman

A bugaboo is an imaginary creature or monster often used to frighten children into behaving well or staying safe.

vi Trẻ con thường sợ con ngoáo ộp trong bóng tối.

en Children are often afraid of the bogeyman in the dark.

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ngoáo / ộp
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ông kẹ / ngoáo / ồm ộp / bogeyman
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ộp oạp
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