- present tense form of bug (3rd person singular).
bugs
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of bugs
Example Sentences
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At the end of the Bugs Bunny cartoon, Bugs left for Miami voluntarily.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
"The expansion of Bugs Matter is hugely exciting. Given Kent's position as the gateway between Britain and the continent, it feels like a natural next step," she says.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
It’s such a classic movie moment it was even used in a Bugs Bunny cartoon, and contained elements missing from many subsequent Robins.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025
Sure, bunnies are cute, but Bugs Bunny must have a rap sheet as long as his arm.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2025
I remember what happened to my best friend, Bugs, when a cockroach crawled in his ear one night at the Home.
From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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