buguer

French

verb
Definitions
  • (computers) To bug; to be infected with a bug or virus; to be malfunctioning due to an infection thereof.
  • (figuratively) To function poorly, often mentally

Etymology

Affix from French bug derived from 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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