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How to pronounce “bugbear”
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Pronunciation guide for bugbear
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of bugbear with real speech in context.
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- 4 YouTube examples
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- Definition summary
- An ongoing problem; a recurring obstacle or adversity.
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How to pronounce bugbear
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Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “bugbear”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- An ongoing problem; a recurring obstacle or adversity.
- A source of dread; resentment; or irritation. [from late 16th c.]
- (folklore, fantasy) A generic creature, often described as a large goblin, meant to inspire fear in children.
- [Verb]
- (transitive) To alarm with idle phantoms. (clarification of this definition is needed.)
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