doodlebug

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[ dood-l-buhg ]
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noun
  1. the larva of an antlion.

Origin of doodlebug

1
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; doodle1 + bug1

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Other definitions for doodlebug (2 of 2)

doodlebug2
[ dood-l-buhg ]

noun
  1. any of various small, squat vehicles.

  2. a divining rod or similar device supposedly useful in locating underground water, oil, minerals, etc.

  1. British Informal. buzz bomb.

Origin of doodlebug

2
First recorded in 1865–70; special use of doodlebug1

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British Dictionary definitions for doodlebug

doodlebug

/ (ˈduːdəlˌbʌɡ) /


noun
  1. another name for the V-1

  2. a diviner's rod

  1. a US name for antlion (def. 2)

  2. US any of certain insect larvae that resemble the antlion

Origin of doodlebug

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C20: probably from doodle + bug 1

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