bug

Meanings

• noun

  A small invertebrate animal, typically having a segmented body, three pairs of legs, and an exoskeleton.

  - "The gardener found a large number of bugs in the garden."
  - "The child was fascinated by the colorful bugs in the jar."
  - "The entomologist studied various types of bugs for his research."

• noun

  A software error or glitch.

  - "There was a bug in the code that caused the program to crash."
  - "The developer spent hours trying to fix the annoying bug."
  - "The bug was finally squashed, and the software was released."

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Pronunciation

1. /bʌɡ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

bog , bogey , boggard , boggle , bogle , bugbear , defect , glitch , bug

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bug
rug , mug , slug , dug

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Bug (English) : Invertebrate animal
   

2. Bug (English) : Software error
   

3. Bug (Scots) : A wooden clog
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Bug (English) : Invertebrate animal
   

2. Bug (English) : Software error
   

3. Bug (Scots) : A wooden clog
   

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Variants

List of all variants of bug that leads to same result
bug , bugs , true bug , bugged , bugging , Bug , bug-eyed , bug off , bugged off , bugging off , bugs off , bug out , bugged out , bugging out , bugout , bugouts , bugs out , bug-out bag , bug-out bags , bugout bag , bugout bags , anti-bug

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Forms

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bugs, bugged, bugging

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'bugge', probably related to 'beogan' meaning 'to crouch' or 'buggan' meaning 'to creep'.

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Trivia

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1. There are over a million known species of bugs.

2. The largest bug ever recorded was the giant weta, which can grow up to 7 inches long.

3. The term 'bug' for a software error was first used in the 1940s by computer pioneer Grace Hopper.

4. Some bugs, like the stink bug, release a foul-smelling substance when threatened.

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Related Concepts

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1. Entomology: The scientific study of insects, including their behavior, physiology, and classification.

2. Insect: A type of invertebrate animal that has six legs and an exoskeleton.

3. Arthropod: A type of animal that has a segmented body, jointed legs, and an exoskeleton.

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Culture

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Bugs have been a source of fascination and study for centuries, with many cultures having rich traditions surrounding them. In literature, bugs have been used as symbols of transformation and metamorphosis, as well as creatures to be feared or admired. In art, bugs have been depicted in various forms, from intricate illustrations to abstract sculptures. In music, bugs have been used as inspiration for songs and album titles.

How to Memorize "bug"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, segmented animal with six legs and an exoskeleton. Visualize its movement and behavior.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bug' with the image of a small insect or a software error.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'B-U-G' to remember the definition: 'Beings Under Ground' for insects, or 'Bugs in Your System' for software errors.

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