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bug-word

English

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Etymology

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Attested since the 1560s.[1]

Noun

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bug-word (plural bug-words)

  1. A term intended to irritate or vex somebody.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “bug-word”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.
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