Doodlebug

/dˈuːdə‍lbˌʌɡ/

/dˈuːdəlbˌʌɡ/

Doodlebug

a small winged insect that preys on other insects, especially ants, by digging holes in the sand

the larva of any of several insects

synonyms : ant lion

a small jet-propelled winged missile that carries a bomb

synonyms : buzz bomb

a small motor vehicle

Examples

1. You know, a doodlebug?

2. Patterns in the sand give their creator the sweet common name of doodlebug.

3. Then there were the doodlebugs, which were those pilotless aircraft that kind of droned and then cut out.

4. OK, does everyone know what a doodlebug is?