bug
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a general name given to any insect — fly, mosquito, etc. — or arachnid – spider, scorpion, etc. – that is harmful
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(true bug) an insect having two pairs of wings, or not having any wings; and mouth parts for making small holes in plants or animals to suck plant juices or blood
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some species (kinds) of crustaceans – [seafood – people eat them] e.g. Morton Bay bug, Balmain bug, etc.
True Bug:
some common bugs
an insect having two pairs of wings, or not having any wings; and mouth parts, a straw or needle-like, for making small holes in plants or animals to suck plant juices or blood
a bug = (a) an irritating and annoying person (b) an error in an incorrectly set computer program (c) a problem that needs immediate attention; a hidden problem in machinery (d) a hidden, usually very tiny device, electronic microphone for recording or listening to others’ conversation secretly (e) a contagious (= spreading from person to person) illness caused by bacteria or virus 2. to bug (verb) = (a) to put a hidden microphone in a room or telephone or a person, etc. (b) to leave a place or retreat from a fight quickly (c) to annoy or irritate someone 3. as cute as a bug’s ear = (said of someone) very attractive [it is also used to say that the smaller something is the more beautiful or attractive it is] 4. the bug = very much interest in something (or someone) 5. as happy as a June bug 6. (a) as cosy as a bug in a rug/blanket = very comfortable (b) as snug as a bug in a rug/blanket 7. bug-eyed = (said of a person) with eyes that stick out, from astonishment, etc. BC Kumar, an English Language Teacher, taught in numerous countries including Ethiopia, Oman and India, shares his knowledge and passion for the English Language.
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