lovebug

English

noun
Definitions
  • An insect, , the .
  • (informal) A person who is in love; a sweetheart.

Etymology

Compound from English love + 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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