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bugs

|bugs|

/bʌɡz/

(bug)

small creature or error

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
bug	bugs	bugs	bugged	bugged	bugging

Etymology

Etymology Information

'bug' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'bugge,' where it meant 'a frightening creature.'

Historical Evolution

'bugge' transformed into the modern English word 'bug,' retaining its association with small creatures.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a frightening creature,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'insect' and 'error.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

small insects or similar organisms.

The garden is full of bugs.

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Noun 2

an error or flaw in a computer program or system.

The software has a few bugs that need fixing.

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Verb 1

to annoy or bother someone.

It really bugs me when people are late.

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Last updated: 2025/05/17 18:18