An insect or other creeping or crawling invertebrate. noun
I found a bug crawling on the kitchen floor.
The garden is full of bugs during the summer.
An error, flaw, or fault in a computer program or system that causes it to produce an incorrect or unexpected result. noun
The software developer spent hours trying to fix the bug in the code.
There's a bug in the app that causes it to crash unexpectedly.
A small hidden microphone used for eavesdropping. noun
The detective found a bug hidden under the table.
They suspected their office was bugged and searched for any listening devices.
To annoy or bother someone persistently. verb
Stop bugging me while I'm trying to concentrate.
Her little brother kept bugging her to play with him.
A contagious illness, especially a minor one such as a cold or stomach virus. noun
I caught a bug that's been going around the office.
He stayed home from school because he had a stomach bug.