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Bug

noun

1.

General term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate.

2.

A fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine. Synonym: glitch.

3.

A small hidden microphone; for listening secretly.

4.

Insects with sucking mouthparts and forewings thickened and leathery at the base; usually show incomplete metamorphosis. Synonyms: hemipteran, hemipteron, hemipterous insect.

5.

A minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use. Synonyms: germ, microbe.

verb

1.

Annoy persistently. Synonyms: badger, beleaguer, pester, tease.

2.

Tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information. Synonyms: intercept, tap, wiretap. "Is this hotel room bugged?"

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