lovebug

American  

[luhv-buhg] / ˈlʌvˌbʌg /

noun

1. a small, dark fly (Plecia nearctica ), found in the southeastern United States and parts of Central America, commonly seen in swarms during its mating season.

2. a person or animal who is particularly affectionate, lovable, or beloved (used as a term of endearment, often for pets).

   If you prefer to spend evenings snuggling on the couch with a dog, this mellow, shy-but-sweet lovebug could be your perfect companion.

   Thankfully my daughter, my little lovebug, was born healthy.

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Etymology

Origin of lovebug

First recorded in 1905–10 lovebug for def. 1, and in 1935–40 lovebug for def. 2; love ( def. ) + bug ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Then this week, Simmons posted a video eulogizing his friend, saying that Cheeba was part of a DJ trio — alongside DJ Hollywood and Lovebug Starski — who were integral in the creation of recorded hip-hop.

From Los Angeles Times

He later added that without Cheeba, along with DJ Hollywood and Lovebug Starski, “There would be no hip-hop records.”

From Los Angeles Times

Lovebug Starski died in 2018 at the age of 57.

From Los Angeles Times

“Good night, lovebug. I love you to the moon and back,” Rania says in her fuzzy voice—the voice she only uses when she talks to Sophie—and hangs up the phone.

From Literature

“Lovebug, be careful. You don’t want to knock into someone.”

From Literature