Bug — synonyms, definition

1. bug (Noun)

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bug (Noun) — General term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate.

bug (Noun) — A fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine.

bug (Noun) — A small hidden microphone; for listening secretly.

bug (Noun) — Insects with sucking mouthparts and forewings thickened and leathery at the base; usually show incomplete metamorphosis.

bug (Noun) — A minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use.

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2. bug (Verb)

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bug (Verb) — Annoy persistently. ex. "The children bugged the boy because of his stammer"

bug (Verb) — Secretly listen in on a communication channel (esp. a telephone) in order to get information. ex. "Is this hotel room bugged?"

bug (Verb) — Put in place electronic eavesdropping equipment. ex. "his house is bugged"

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