bug

Definition

  • noun: a usually small insect
  • noun: an insect or other creeping or crawling invertebrate (as a spider or centipede)
  • verb: to bother or annoy (someone)
  • verb: to plant a concealed microphone in
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: bogey, bugbear, germ

Examples

  • They've been trying to work/get the 'bugs' out of the system. [=trying to fix the system's problems]

  • He was first bitten by 'the' acting 'bug' [=he first became interested in acting] when he was 18.

  • Her legs were covered in 'bug' bites. [=itchy or painful wounds from insects]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Bar Stop! Now this one really upsets me. We have an out-of-tone player here. Before I continue, would that player care to identify himself? No? Ok, maybe a bug flew in my ear. Five Six and.. No, my ears are fine, we definitely have an out-of-tone player. Whoever it is, this is your last chance. (..)
    2014 Whiplash