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Meaning of bug
The primary meaning of the word "bug" refers to a small insect, or a fault or glitch in a system, especially a computer program.
Etymology of bug
The word "bug" has its roots in the Middle English word "bugge," which referred to a type of insect, and is also related to the Old English word "bucca," meaning "evil spirit" or "goblin"
The word "bug" has been used in various contexts over time, including to refer to insects, faults or glitches, and hidden microphones or devices
Synonyms
glitch
flaw
error
fault
defect
imperfection
weakness
failing
shortcoming
inadequacy
deficiency
frailty
vulnerability
susceptibility
snag
hitch
kink
wrinkle
crease
fold
crumple
pucker
blip
slip
lapse
malfunction
gremlin
monster
beast
brute
creature
animal
insect
pest
nuisance
problem
trouble
difficulty
obstacle
hindrance
barrier
blockage
impediment
snag
bottleneck
Definitions
- A small insect, especially one that is considered to be a pest
- * A fault or glitch in a system, especially a computer program
- * A small hidden microphone or other device for listening to conversations
- * An enthusiasm or obsession for something
Usage Examples
- The computer program had a bug that caused it to crash frequently
- * The gardener tried to get rid of the bugs that were eating the plants
- * The spy used a bug to listen in on the conversation
- * She had a bug for playing music and spent all her free time practicing