7 2 noun n noun
• bug of temperate regions that infests especially beds and feeds on human blood
Example sentence • I woke up covered in bedbugs after staying at that hotel.
4 1 noun n noun
• general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate
Example sentence • I saw a couple of bugs crawling on the kitchen counter.
6 2 noun n
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8 2 noun n noun
• Any especially large, tight or enthusiastic hug, usually friendly and especially between males.
Example sentence • I love receiving bearhugs from my little brother.
8 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The billbugs infestation resulted in significant damage to the golf course.
8 2 noun n noun
• an earphone that is inserted into the ear canal
Example sentence • I always wear earplugs when I go to concerts.
9 2 noun n
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Example sentence • Farmers use pesticides to control greenbugs .
7 2 noun n Example sentence • I caught a bucketful of mudbugs at the creek.
8 2 noun n noun
• A drug that is administered in an inactive form that is metabolised in the body into a biologically active compound
Example sentence • Many drugs are developed as prodrugs to improve their absorption and increase their therapeutic effect.
7 2 noun n noun
• larval mite that sucks the blood of vertebrates including human beings causing intense irritation
Example sentence • After hiking through the forest, we found redbugs on our clothing.
10 3 noun n Example sentence • My little sister enjoys catching doodlebugs in the backyard.
10 3 noun n noun
• a jerky American dance that was popular in the 1940s
Example sentence • The jitterbugs were dancing energetically to the swing music.
11 3 noun n noun
• small leaping herbivorous insect that lives in a mass of protective froth which it and its larvae secrete
Example sentence • The spittlebugs feed on the sap of the plants they infest.
9 3 noun n noun
• a strain of bacteria that is resistant to all antibiotics
Example sentence • The rise of superbugs is a major concern in the medical community.
7 2 adjective adj
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Example sentence • She found several bedrugs underneath her mattress.
5 1 verb v noun
• the dull explosive noise made by an engine
verb
• make a dull, explosive sound
Example sentence • She chugs a bottle of water after her intense workout.
6 2 verb v verb
• locate and correct errors in a computer program code
Example sentence • He debugs the code to find and fix the error.
7 2 noun n
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Example sentence • I spotted a group of dorbugs crawling on the leaves.
5 1 noun n noun
• a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
Example sentence • He was arrested for possession of illegal drugs .
4 1 verb v noun
• an udder or breast or teat
Example sentence • She dugs through her purse to find her keys.
5 1 noun
• (usually preceded by definite article) A dance derived from the twist, popular in the 1960s.
4 1 noun n noun
• (British informal) an airless smoky smelly atmosphere
Example sentence • I can't believe she wore those fugs to the party.
5 1 verb, noun v, n verb
• make a gurgling sound as of liquid issuing from a bottle
Example sentence • She poured the juice into a glass with a series of glugs .
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Example sentence • Some goldbugs argue that gold is the ultimate hedge against inflation.
10 2 noun n noun
• a rug spread out in front of a fireplace
Example sentence • She spread out the hearthrugs in front of the fireplace.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a tight or amorous embrace
verb
• hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
Example sentence • She missed the comforting hugs of her parents.
7 2 noun n noun
• pretentious or silly talk or writing
Example sentence • I can't believe he fell for their humbugs .
4 1 noun n noun
• a large bottle with a narrow mouth
verb
• lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
Example sentence • She carried two jugs of water from the well.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a sail with four corners that is hoisted from a yard that is oblique to the mast
Example sentence • He injured his lugs in the accident.
4 1 noun n noun
• the quantity that can be held in a mug
verb
• rob at gunpoint or with the threat of violence
Example sentence • She collects vintage mugs from different countries.
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5 1 noun n noun
• blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly
verb
• fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
Example sentence • I need to buy some new plugs for my computer cables.
4 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• small compact smooth-coated breed of Asiatic origin having a tightly curled tail and broad flat wrinkled muzzle
Example sentence • I have two pugs named Max and Daisy.
4 1 noun n noun
• floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
Example sentence • I bought two rugs for my living room.
6 1 verb v noun
• a gesture involving the shoulders
verb
• raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
Example sentence • She shrugs her shoulders in response to the question.
5 1 noun n noun
• a projectile that is fired from a gun
verb
• strike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat
Example sentence • I found some slugs in the garden.
5 1 noun n adjective satellite
• offering safety; well protected or concealed
10 2 noun n noun
• The part of an internal combustion engine which forms a high-voltage electric spark which ignites the fuel-air mixture to begin the power stroke.
Example sentence • I need to replace the sparkplugs in my car.
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5 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an aggressive and violent young criminal
verb
• Acting like a criminal or antisocially but with positive connotations
Example sentence • The thugs robbed the convenience store and fled with the cash.
5 1 noun n noun
• A shallow, oval basket used for gardening
Example sentence • I bought a new set of trugs for my gardening tools.
4 1 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • He tugs on the rope to pull the heavy box.
7 2 verb v verb
• pull the plug of (electrical appliances) and render inoperable
Example sentence • He unplugs his phone before going to bed.
4 1 noun n noun
• A small to medium-sized cavity inside rock that may be formed through a variety of processes.
Example sentence • The geologists discovered numerous vugs in the limestone formation.
9 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• To swallow (a container of beer etc.) without pausing.
Example sentence • The party was wild, with chugalugs flowing freely.
10 3 noun n noun
• small light-brown cockroach brought to United States from Europe; a common household pest
Example sentence • The exterminator sprayed insecticide to get rid of the crotonbugs .
8 3 noun n noun
• a criminal who illegally sets fire to property
Example sentence • The authorities are searching for the firebugs responsible for the recent arson attacks.
9 3 noun n noun
• an upright hydrant for drawing water to use in fighting a fire
Example sentence • The fireplugs in my neighborhood are painted bright red.
8 3 noun n noun
• small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests
Example sentence • There is a common belief that having ladybugs in your garden is a sign of good luck.
10 3 noun n noun
• a person who litters public places with refuse
Example sentence • Our neighborhood has a serious problem with litterbugs .
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