Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bug-bear

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.08 in modern English

Syllables
bug-bear
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of bugbear.

British usage

Usage

Inflected Forms

Questions

What does bug-bear mean?
Alternative form of bugbear.

How to pronounce bug-bear

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