In the 1973 short story "The Boogeyman" by Stephen King, a titular monster kills the children of the protagonist, Lester Billings, driving him into a mental breakdown.

bogeyman, any of a variety of fictional and oftentimes folkloric monsters described in stories designed to frighten children. Tales of the bogeyman and various analogues have been used …

With Kansas City, Buffalo's longtime playoff boogeyman, not even in the AFC's field, Josh Allen has a clear pathway to make his first Super Bowl and fix the only blemish on his career résumé.

The Bogeyman (also spelt as "Boogeyman," "Bogieman," and/or "Boogieman") is one of the main antagonists of folklore. It's traditionally a monstrous kidnapper and namesake of the monster …

Jul 23, 2025 · Explore the chilling urban legend of the Boogeyman in American folklore—its origins, physical traits, behavior, and pop culture legacy.

Aug 1, 2025 · The boogeyman, though mysterious, is best understood through his motivations. He is primarily obsessed with children, though there are myths in some countries that suggest the …

Oct 2, 2024 · The Boogeyman is a mythical creature in various cultures and folklore, often used by adults to frighten children into good behavior. The Boogeyman is said to hide in closets or …

A bogeyman is someone whose ideas or actions are disapproved of by some people, and who is described by them as evil or unpleasant in order to make other people afraid. The media …

Apr 2, 2018 · The bogeyman is a mythical monster whose impact can be traced around the world. One of the first references to this legendary creature was found in the 1500’s, though it is …

/ ˈbuː.ɡi.mən / Add to word list a bogeyman (Definition of boogeyman from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)