redbug

American

[red-buhg] / ˈrɛdˌbʌg /

noun

Chiefly South Atlantic States.

chigger.

redbug British

/ ˈrɛdˌbʌɡ /

noun

another name for chigger

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Etymology

Origin of redbug

First recorded in 1795–1805; red ¹ + bug ¹

Example Sentences

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Black bass are very good on redbug and watermelon soft plastic worms and topwaters.

From Washington Times

Black bass are good on watermelon, green pumpkin, and redbug Carolina rigged soft plastics off deep points.

From Washington Times

Black bass are fair on watermelon/blue flake and redbug soft plastic worms.

From Washington Times

Black bass are fair on watermelon red, green pumpkin, and redbug Carolina rigged soft plastics off points.

From Washington Times

Black bass are fair on black/blue jigs, crankbaits, and redbug and watermelon soft plastic worms over brush piles.

From Washington Times

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