Bug Definition & Meaning
bug
- noun
- general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate
- a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
- a small hidden microphone; for listening secretly
- insects with sucking mouthparts and forewings thickened and leathery at the base; usually show incomplete metamorphosis
- a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use
- verb
- annoy persistently; "The children teased the boy because of his stammer"
- tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information; "The FBI was tapping the phone line of the suspected spy"; "Is this hotel room bugged?"
"Bug" in song lyrics
See how bug is used in real songs:
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"So the feds can't bug"
Bootleg f/ I.D., Ras Kass — Sophisticated Thugs (2pac Tribute) -
"Burnin my weed, the smallest thug caught a bug"
Bravehearts f/ Nature -
"Really ain't conceited, I just call myself the cutter bug"
Bubba Sparxxx f/ Justin Timberlake, Timbaland — Hootnanny
Words that rhyme with bug
Usage tips for "bug"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "bug" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for bug to find words that pair well.
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