boogerman
/ˈbʊɡərˌmæn/
noun
- An imaginary scary creature used to frighten children, especially to make them behave or go to sleep.
- My older brother told me the boogerman would get me if I didn't stay in bed.
- She checked under the bed for the boogerman before turning off the light.
- The babysitter joked that the boogerman lived in the closet to make the kids laugh.