doodlebug
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[ dood-l-buhg ]
/ ˈdud lˌbʌg /
noun
the larva of an antlion.
Words nearby doodlebug
doobie,
dooced,
doodad,
doodah,
doodle,
doodlebug,
doodlesack,
doodly-squat,
doofus,
doohan,
doohickey
Definition for doodle-bug (2 of 2)
doodlebug
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[ dood-l-buhg ]
/ ˈdud lˌbʌg /
noun
any of various small, squat vehicles.
a divining rod or similar device supposedly useful in locating underground water, oil, minerals, etc.
British Informal.
buzz bomb.
Origin of doodlebug
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First recorded in 1865–70; special use of
doodlebug1
Example sentences from the Web for doodle-bug
It would be just as good as 'doodle-bug,' and more—more accurate.
The Unspeakable Perk |Samuel Hopkins AdamsCome on, yu pie-eatin' doodle-bug; I'll beat yu to th' gate!
Hopalong Cassidy's Rustler Round-Up |Clarence Edward Mulford
British Dictionary definitions for doodle-bug
doodlebug
/ (ˈduːdəlˌbʌɡ) /
noun
another name for the V-1
a diviner's rod
a US name for antlion (def. 2)
US
any of certain insect larvae that resemble the antlion
Word Origin for doodlebug
C20: probably from
doodle +
bug
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