bugbear
bugbear · bugbears
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An ongoing problem; a recurring obstacle or adversityAn ongoing problem; a recurring obstacle or adversity.
UK/ˈbʌɡ.bɛə(ɹ)/US/ˈbʌɡ.bɛɚ/
» The reliance on a data connection to function is a big bugbear.
Meaning
3 sensesAn ongoing problem; a recurring obstacle or adversity.
A source of dread; resentment; or irritation.
an object of dread or apprehension
A generic creature, often described as a large goblin, meant to inspire fear in children.
Schrat
Examples
2 sentencesThe reliance on a data connection to function is a big bugbear.
Untidiness was his bugbear.
ruНеопрятность была его проблемой. — odexed
Translations
2 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 1
imaginary creature:
Origin
From obsolete meaning of bug (“something terrifying”) + bear. See Middle English bugge, moFrom obsolete meaning of bug (“something terrifying”) + bear. See Middle English bugge, modern bogey.
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Forms
plural: bugbearsSynonyms
11 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsDerivedbugbearish