Meaning
A goblin, imp, bogeyman, bugbear or similar a frightful being or phantom.
Etymology
Origin: Celtic languages
Uncertain; possibly cognate with English bug, or derived from Welsh bwgwly (“to terrify”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2023, 2024, 2026.