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bug meaning and definition

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BUG noun

Definition of bug (noun)

  1. general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate
  2. a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
  3. a small hidden microphone; for listening secretly
  4. insects with sucking mouthparts and forewings thickened and leathery at the base; usually show incomplete metamorphosis
  5. a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use

BUG verb

Definition of bug (verb)

  1. annoy persistently
  2. 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?"
    • synonyms: intercept, tap, wiretap
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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