Synonyms for

Bugs

Verb / bʌgz / Another word for bugs — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Bugs are small insects or similar creatures that are often considered pests.

Synonyms & similar words

hemipteran hemipterousinsect pester glitch germ tease tap bug intercept wiretap hemipteron beleaguer badger microbe insects creepy-crawlies pests vermin critters beetles ants flies mosquitoes bees wasps termites lice fleas cockroaches spiders worms slugs snails caterpillars

Synonyms by register

Formal

defects flaws errors shortcomings imperfections

Informal

glitches hiccups kinks snags problems

Literary

vermin pests infestations

Antonyms

virtues strengths benefits advantages positives perfections

Common collocations

  • software bugs
  • computer bugs
  • insect bugs
  • pest bugs
  • debug the bugs
  • find the bugs
  • fix the bugs
  • report the bugs

Word family

noun bug
verb debug
adjective buggy

Usage note

The word 'bugs' can refer to insects or to errors in software. Context is crucial for disambiguation. 'Buggy' is commonly used to describe malfunctioning software.

Example sentences

  1. I don't like bugs because they make me itch.
  2. There were so many bugs in the field that it was hard to walk without stepping on them.
  3. I saw a bug crawling on the wall.
  4. The bug flew into the spider's web and got stuck.
  5. I heard that bugs can be used to make medicine.

Quotes

  • If you're not the lead dog, the scenery never changes. - Bugs Bunny
  • What's up, Doc? - Bugs Bunny
  • I knew I should have taken that left turn at Albuquerque. - Bugs Bunny

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