Synonyms

bugs

American

[buhgz] / bʌgz /

adjective

Slang.

crazy; insane.

Etymology

Origin of bugs

First recorded in 1920–25; bug ¹, -s ³

Example Sentences

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Another user, talking about bugs that can form in the code created, commented "One session in a loop can drain your daily budget in minutes".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Azusa resident Constance Yu described the persistent bugs as “like little demons but tiny,” while she swatted away the critters during an interview with CBS News this week.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Last month, the launch of Claude Code Security triggered a similar reaction after the tool proved it could find and fix complex bugs faster than human experts.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

“Gold bugs can hang onto the idea that quick bear markets haven’t been a bad time to bet on a rebound,” they said.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

So far, she likes to chase bugs and peck at everything except me.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones

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