bugbears

/B AH1 G B EH1 R Z/
noun
  1. 1

    An ongoing problem; a recurring obstacle or adversity.

  2. 2

    A source of dread; resentment; or irritation.

  3. 3

    An imaginary creature meant to inspire fear in children.

    syn:goblin

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/bugbear, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/bugbears