bug

Portuguese

/ˈbɐɡ/

noun
Definitions
  • (computing) bug error in a program’s functioning
  • (slang) anything causing unusual behaviour

Etymology

Borrowed 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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