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stomach bug

American

[stuhm-uhk buhg] / ˈstʌm ək ˌbʌg /

noun

a short-term illness with digestive symptoms, such as vomiting and diarrhea, caused by a virus or bacteria.

Etymology

Origin of stomach bug

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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It also limits that stomach bug’s spread in households and schools.

From The Wall Street Journal

Experts suggest increased hand-washing to avoid catching the ultra-contagious stomach bug.

From Los Angeles Times

Another, Gary, came in with a stomach bug and finally got a bed after 34 hours.

From BBC

I had to wait for my mom here once when I came down with a stomach bug, and even feeling barfy with a bucket in my lap, waiting with her was kind of fun.

From Literature

At age nine, Courtenay became ill suddenly with what was thought to be a stomach bug.

From BBC

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