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A true bug.
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An insect or similar organism, such as a centipede or an earwig. See Regional Note at lightning bug.
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A disease-producing microorganism: a flu bug.
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The illness or disease so produced: "stomach flu, a cold, or just some bug going around” ( David Smollar).
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A defect or difficulty, as in a system or design.
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