De boody man

n.

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Waterford's Bogey Man. The following phrase is especially useful on Christmas Eve.

In use

Get upta bed quick, de boody man is comin' an' all ye'll get is a bag of soot!!!

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Lawrence Muck

Cheerio! Oh wait, that's goodbye. Hello! Would you like me to translate 'De boody man' in use for you?

Off to bed with you this instant, the bogeyman is coming and all you shall receive is a sack of soot!