doodlebug

English

noun
Definitions
  • (informal) The V-1 flying bomb.
  • (informal) A term of endearment.
  • (entomology) An antlion larva ().
  • (historical) An automobile converted into a cheap tractor for a small farm during the Second World War.
  • (informal) A slackard or time-waster.
  • (informal) An idiot.
  • (informal) Someone who draws constantly.
  • (informal) A divining rod or similarly intended device.
  • (obsolete) Individual self-propelled train cars.
  • (regional) A woodlouse.

Etymology

Compound from English doodle + English bug (especially in computing, A problem that needs fixing, enthusiast, something terrifying).

Origin

English

bug

Gloss

especially in computing, A problem that needs fixing, enthusiast, something terrifying

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