doodlebug
1[ dood-l-buhg ]
/ ˈdud lˌbʌg /
noun
the larva of an antlion.
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Origin of doodlebug
1doodlebug
2[ dood-l-buhg ]
/ ˈdud lˌbʌg /
noun
any of various small, squat vehicles.
a divining rod or similar device supposedly useful in locating underground water, oil, minerals, etc.
British Informal. buzz bomb.
Origin of doodlebug
2First recorded in 1865–70; special use of doodlebug1
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doodlebug
/ (ˈduːdəlˌbʌɡ) /
noun
another name for the V-1
a diviner's rod
a US name for antlion (def. 2)
US any of certain insect larvae that resemble the antlion
Word Origin for doodlebug
C20: probably from doodle + bug 1
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