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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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Chatbots have evolved from simple assistants into chatty companions, image generators have become dangerously good at making photorealistic content and new advanced models are said to be surfacing decades-old software bugs.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

There, the interior was then taken apart to ensure there were no bugs or spying technology hidden inside, Air Force officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

She said Evie was "always finding things" like newts and bugs, but said the axolotl discovery was a surprise.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Daddy would point out the moths, carpenter ants, and roly-poly bugs beneath the bark of dead logs.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

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