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bugbear
Definitions
1
noun
A
persistent
problem
or
source
of
annoyance
.
Traffic
congestion
is
a
major
bugbear
for
city
residents
.
For
many
students
,
math
can
be
a
real
bugbear
.
The
company's
outdated
software
has
been
a
bugbear
for
employees
.
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Middle English
Originally meant
an imaginary creature used to frighten children
Background
The term 'bugbear' originally referred to a mythical creature, often depicted as a bear, used to scare children into good behavior. Over time, it evolved to mean any source of fear or annoyance.