Word: BUG
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Definition of BUG
- An insect of the order Hemiptera (the “true bugs”).
- Any of various species of marine or freshwater crustaceans; e.g. a Morton Bay bug, mudbug.
- Any insect, arachnid, or other terrestrial arthropod that is a pest.
"These flies are a bother. I’ll get some bug spray and kill them."
- To annoy.
"Don’t bug me, I’m busy!"
- To install an electronic listening device or devices in.
"We need to know what’s going on. We’ll bug his house."
- A microfossil, particularly a foraminiferan.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
📜 Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
🗣️ Example Sentences
- • "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "bug" in early literature."
- • "In professional circles, using the word "bug" conveys a high level of precision."
💡 Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
🎯 Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | ✓ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | ✓ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | ✓ Valid | 9 pts |
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- # the bug effect
- # master of bug
- # playing with bug
- # in terms of bug
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