bug-word

English

Etymology

Attested since the 1560s.[1]

Noun

bug-word (plural bug-words)

  1. A term intended to irritate or vex somebody.

See also

References

  1. ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2025) “bug-word”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.
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