Bogeyman The bogeyman, also known as bugbear, bugaboo,
boogeyman, and booger, is an imaginary yet terrifying monster from British
folklore. He hides under beds, in closets, and under the stairwell. His chief
purpose is to scare children. He is mischievous and is known to pull the sheets
off sleeping people on blustery winter nights and make noises in the
dark.