boeman

== Dutch == === Etymology === Compound of boezen +‎ man, but the second element was later reinterpreted as boe. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbu.mɑn/ Hyphenation: boe‧man === Noun === boeman m (plural boemannen, diminutive boemannetje n) bogeyman Synonyms: bietebauw, kinderschrik bugbear, bête noire ==== Descendants ==== Afrikaans: boeman