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BUGGING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Bugging.

Bugging - as a noun

General term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate

A fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
glitch12

A small hidden microphone; for listening secretly

Insects with sucking mouthparts and forewings thickened and leathery at the base; usually show incomplete metamorphosis

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hemipteran17hemipteron17hemipterous insect
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
insect8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
germ7microbe13

Bugging - as a verb

Annoy persistently

Example: "The children teased the boy because of his stammer"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
badger10beleaguer12pester8tease5

Tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information

Example: "The fbi was tapping the phone line of the suspected spy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intercept13tap5wiretap12

Example Sentences

"Stop bugging me, I'm trying to concentrate!"
"She kept bugging me with questions all day."
"I won't stop bugging you until you give me an answer."
"Please stop bugging the customer, they need some space."
"The loud noise was really bugging me."
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Word Game Points

Is BUGGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bugging is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BUGGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is BUGGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bugging is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BUGGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is BUGGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bugging is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BUGGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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