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Meaning
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A type of monster or ghost often used in stories to frighten children into behaving well.
vi Con đừng khóc nữa kẻo ông kẹ bắt đi đấy.
en Stop crying or the monster will take you away.
An imaginary and frightening character that adults tell children about to encourage good behavior.
vi Người lớn thường dùng ông kẹ để dọa trẻ em không ngoan.
en Adults often use the bogeyman to encourage good behavior in children.