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A small insect
“Since their introduction, the beneficial wasps have helped control plant bug populations throughout the Northeast.”
A microorganism
“Studies show that the type of bugs in your gut seems to influence how much of the protein is in your blood.”
An illness caused by a microorganism
“Friends and extended family, though they may provide much support, can easily spread a bug or other infections.”
An obsessive interest in something
“Jenna caught the Beanie Babies bug young and now has about sixty of the soft toys in her collection.”
An error or defect, especially in a computer program or system
“On this particular day, a software bug caused the system to slow down.”
A concealed miniature microphone, used for secret eavesdropping or recording
“Detective Scott told the court that no conversations were recorded by the bug before its discovery.”
Someone with a strong affinity for something
“A photography bug for the last five years, he considers photography an art form, a way of self-expression.”
A crazy or eccentric person
(computing) Software designed to operate in a malicious, undesirable manner
A common viral illness
An unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback
A source of irritation
The larva of an insect, especially a beetle
A hobby or activity that serves to make time pass agreeably
A habitually grumpy person, typically prone to complaining
Butterfly ball
A device (transducer) used to convert sound waves into a varying electric current
An earpiece, especially one that is part of a telephone handset
The act of listening in on the private conversations of other
A coleopteran, a small winged insect
The act of secretly listening to someone's conversation without their knowledge
A small mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something
(folklore, fantasy fiction) A mischievous, ugly creature resembling a dwarf
To annoy or bother (someone)
“If I tried to explain to Sandy that a lot of the things Carine does really bug me, she would just say something about giving people a chance.”
To weigh heavily on one's mind, typically causing worry or anxiety
“The impending deadline would increasingly begin to bug me as I rushed to complete the project.”
To cause to feel emotionally depressed or despondent
“Failing the important exam would really bug me for the longest time.”
To inconvenience or pester with requests
“I hate to bug you, but do you think that you can help me with my schedule?”
To listen to without permission, typically with a monitoring device
“The police had worked on the assumption that if anyone was trying to bug their conversations, they would be scanning the frequencies normally used by the police.”
To delve or make inquiries into
To interfere in someone else's business
To put one or more microphones on or in
To ask for something, especially earnestly or forcefully
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