Pronunciation: /naɪt hæɡ/
noun Hag is a noun that refers to a witch or an ugly and malicious old woman.
A1 The night hag is a scary creature in folklore.
A2 Some people believe that a night hag can cause nightmares.
B1 In some cultures, the night hag is said to sit on your chest while you sleep.
B2 The legend of the night hag has been passed down for generations.
C1 Psychologists may interpret the night hag as a manifestation of sleep paralysis.
C2 Literature often portrays the night hag as a malevolent being haunting dreams.
formal Legends speak of a night hag that roams the forest at night, preying on unsuspecting travelers.
informal I heard a spooky story about a night hag that haunts the old abandoned house down the street.
slang Dude, that movie was so scary, it felt like a night hag was gonna jump out at any moment!
figurative Her negative thoughts were like a night hag, haunting her mind and keeping her awake at night.
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