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Synonyms

bugs

American  
[buhgz] / bʌgz /

adjective

Slang.
  1. crazy; insane.


Etymology

Origin of bugs

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

Example Sentences

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The sixth-generation driver aims to fix those bugs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Aside from its dramatic claws, the insect's body shares similarities with modern Gelastocoridae, also called toad bugs, which are land-dwelling predators.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

Additionally, the AI push has allowed more nontechnical employees to identify bugs and request coding fixes.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

These include scabies – caused by mites, lice and bed bugs.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

TJ wasn't afraid of boogers, dog poop, eating bugs, or anything like that, but maybe that's because he could see them.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds

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