buggy
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
Infested with insects.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈbʌɡi
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A small motor vehicle, such as a dune buggy.
A small horse-drawn cart.
A hearse.
adjective
Infested with insects.
Resembling an insect.
computing
Containing programming errors.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Formality
- Technical
More ways to use buggy
- “The children enjoyed a ride in the horse-drawn buggy at the farm.”noun
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Word family
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Someone who engages in anal copulation (especially a male who engages in anal copulation with another male).
Compound terms
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A horsewhip once used by a driver of a buggy.
A recreational vehicle with large tires used on beaches or sand dunes.
A small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around.
A recreational vehicle with large tires used on beaches or sand dunes.
An amphibious vehicle typically having four-wheel drive and a raised body.
An amphibious vehicle typically having four-wheel drive and a raised body.
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