a word causing or intended to cause fear or dread; cf. bug word, n.
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| 释义 | the mind > emotion > fear > quality of inspiring fear > quality of terribleness > [noun] > one who or that which terrifies > word meant to terrify (2) bugbear wordc1600 a word causing or intended to cause fear or dread; cf. bug word, n. bug word1668 A word causing or intended to cause fear or dread. In early use also (in plural): †pompous, conceited, or boastful language (obsolete). Cf. bugbear… |
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