bug

/bˈʌɡ/

/ˈbəɡ/

[noun] [verb]

Bug

[NOUN]

any type of small insect

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.

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

synonyms : germ

microbe

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

synonyms : glitch

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

synonyms : hemipteran

hemipteron

hemipterous insect

a small hidden microphone; for listening secretly

to bug

[VERB]