A bugbear is a legendary creature comparable to the bogeyman, bogey, bugaboo, hobgoblin and other creatures of folklore, all of which were historically used in some cultures to frighten disobedient children.
A bugbear is a legendary creature comparable to the bogeyman, bogey, bugaboo, hobgoblin and other creatures of folklore, all of which were historically used in some cultures to frighten disobedient children.
Also referred to as the bogey man in British folklore, these are classed as horrible or evil spirits which love to be mischievous, sometimes they are synonymous with the devil,