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bug

The correct spelling is bug.

How to pronounce bug

/bʌɡ/
noun

IPA: /bʌɡ/

Say it like: Bug

The correct spelling is bug. An insect of the order Hemiptera (the “true bugs”). For example: "These flies are a bother. I’ll get some bug spray and kill them."

Usage Examples

These flies are a bother. I’ll get some bug spray and kill them.

The software bug led the computer to calculate 2 plus 2 as 3.

He’s got the flu bug.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An insect of the order Hemiptera (the “true bugs”).
  2. 2.Any of various species of marine or freshwater crustaceans; e.g. a Morton Bay bug, mudbug.
  3. 3.Any insect, arachnid, or other terrestrial arthropod that is a pest.
  4. 4.Any insect, arachnid, myriapod or entognath.
  5. 5.(chiefly computing and engineering jargon) A problem that needs fixing.

verb

  1. 1.To annoy.
  2. 2.To install an electronic listening device or devices in.

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