bug
🇺🇸
/bʌɡ/
🇬🇧
/bʌɡ/
noun
B2
a small insect
I saw a bug on the leaf.
B2
a mild illness that spreads easily
He caught a bug from his friend.
C1
a strong interest in something
She has the travel bug and loves to explore new places.
B2
a problem in a computer system
The app has a bug that needs fixing.
C1
a hidden listening device
They found a bug in the room.
verb
R
to secretly listen using a device
Someone tried to bug the office phone.
R
to annoy someone
Don't bug me while I'm working.
translation
a small insect; a mild illness that spreads easily; a strong interest in something; a problem in a computer system; a hidden listening device
to secretly listen using a device; to annoy someone
Word Forms
Plural
bugs
Past
bugged
Progressive
bugging
Perfect
bugged
3rd Present
bugs