bug (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: bʌɡ

Definition

A small crawling creature, often with six legs and an insect body.

Examples

• A ladybug is a small, round, red or yellow bug with black spots.

• The child was fascinated by the colorful bug on the leaf.

• Mosquitoes are annoying bugs that bite people.

How to Use bug

bug in (prepositional phrase)

A mistake in a computer program or system. — "There is a bug in this version of the app."

bug someone (phrasal verb)

To annoy or bother someone. — "Please don't bug me while I'm working."

Synonyms of bug

Words with a similar meaning to bug:

• insect
• creature
• pest
• vermin

Antonyms of bug

Words with the opposite meaning to bug:

• mammal
• bird

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