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noun

ˈbəg How to pronounce bug (audio)
Definition of bugnext
1
as in sucker
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something a camera bug who loves taking candid shots at fairs and festivals

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2
as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning I can't go to work today because I've caught some bug that's going around

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as in psychopath
a person having or showing a severely disordered or abnormal state of mind a bug with a fascination for committing arson

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bug

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verb

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as in to annoy
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts these incessant phone calls are really starting to bug me

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2
as in to bother
to thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation I hate to bug you, but could you help me move this table?

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Recent Examples of bug
Noun
This collaborative approach reduces bugs, accelerates learning and ensures more efficient code delivery, ultimately speeding up development timelines. — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 The one-bedroom apartment on Clarkson Avenue has a few things going for it (central air, a huge terrace, no bugs), but his unit also has a washer-dryer combo, leaving him with just one usable closet. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
Ferrell bugs his eyes out and sighs a series of increasingly desperate spit-takes, but this project was probably doomed from the get-go. — Tim Grierson, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025 The movie's famous final scene sees Hackman's character playing the saxophone after his paranoia has led him to destroy his entire apartment to see if it was bugged. — Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bug
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bug
  1. sucker
  2. disease
  3. psychopath
  4. annoy
  5. bother
  6. lover
  7. ailment
  8. irritate
Noun
  • Just thinking about the poor suckers who had to guard her in high school makes Fudd pity them.
    — Grace Raynor, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
  • These giant in-lines mimic large prey like suckers and perch.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of sucker
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  • The non-profit organization Wombat Rescue suggested the baby could have a skin disease, urging Jones to reveal where the video was filmed.
    — Becca Longmire, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Williams was diagnosed with Graves' disease in 2018, though concerns over her health arose in February 2024 when she was reportedly diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia.
    — EW.com, EW.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of disease
Noun
  • The first introduced the audience to the cast of the film: Sally Hawkins, playing a kindly foster mother who — as Danny introduced her — might be a psychopath, Billy Barratt and Sora Wong as her two new foster kids, and Jonah Wren Phillips as her younger, troubled foster son.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2025
  • In separate filings, the defense is also asking the court to limit the use of the words murder, psychopath and sociopath.
    — Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of psychopath
Verb
  • Waltz now has a bunch of top officials, and their teams, who are annoyed at him for drawing bad publicity.
    — Marc Caputo, Axios, 25 Mar. 2025
  • However, standing in the middle of a road to capture the Eiffel Tower in the background is not only unsafe but can also annoy locals.
    — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of annoy
Verb
  • Chicago Bears - Will Campbell, OL, LSU Will Campbell has fallen a bit due to his shorter arm length, but that likely won't bother Ben Johnson.
    — Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Because Congress never bothered to write a law to establish it.
    — Jay Cost, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of bother
Noun
  • Cabot Creamery butter lovers may want to check their fridges following a recent recall.
    — Rachel Flynn, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • E-book lovers can also get the Kindle edition of The Handmaid’s Tale for free with a Kindle Unlimited membership; learn more here.
    — Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of lover
Noun
  • Supports the immune system and may help prevent seasonal ailments such as colds and flu.
    — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Finally, Holiday has been playing through a nagging finger issue but also has a shoulder ailment.
    — Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of ailment
Verb
  • The second walk irritated the pitcher, as home plate umpire Bruce Dreckman’s ball four call on a 3-2 count appeared incorrect.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
  • If not properly diluted, vinegar's acidity can irritate your throat or erode tooth enamel over time.
    — Johna Burdeos, Health, 7 Apr. 2025
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