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British pronunciation/ˈbʌɡ/
American pronunciation/ˈbʌɡ/

Definition & Meaning of "bug"

Bug
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any type of small insect

bug definition and meaning

What is "bug"?

The term "bug" is often used to refer to any small insect or creepy-crawly creature, but technically it has a more specific meaning. Bugs are a type of insect that belong to the order Hemiptera, which includes around 50,000 different species. Hemipterans have specialized mouthparts that allow them to pierce and suck fluids from plants and other organisms. Common examples of true bugs include stink bugs, bed bugs, and cicadas. However, in everyday language, the term "bug" is often used more broadly to refer to any small creepy-crawly creature, including insects, arachnids, and other invertebrates.

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There was a tiny bug crawling on the kitchen counter.
She hates bugs and always keeps insect repellent with her.
A bug flew into the room through the open window.
02

a fairly mild yet infectious illness that is caused by a virus or bacteria

03

an error or fault in a computer program, system, etc.

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The software update aimed to fix a bug that caused the application to crash when opening large files.
He reported a bug in the program that resulted in incorrect calculations during data processing.
The new version of the app included several bug fixes to improve stability and functionality.
04

insects with sucking mouthparts and forewings thickened and leathery at the base; usually show incomplete metamorphosis

05

a small hidden microphone; for listening secretly

to bug
01

to persistently annoy someone, often by making repeated requests or demands

Transitive: to bug sb
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The children continued to bug their parents for a new video game.
Despite being told to stop, he kept bugging his classmates for answers.
The persistent telemarketer would n't stop bugging the homeowner with sales pitches.
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to hide a small microphone in a place or device in order to secretly listen to or record someone's conversations

Transitive: to bug a place or device
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The spy attempted to bug the conference room to gather sensitive information.
Law enforcement decided to bug the suspect's phone to monitor potential criminal activities.
Private investigators were hired to bug the office, hoping to uncover any corporate espionage.
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