doodle-bug

doo·dle-bug

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dood-l buhg]
- /ˈdud l bʌg/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dood-l buhg]
- /ˈdud l bʌg/

Definitions of doodle-bug word

noun doodle-bug any of various small, squat vehicles. 1
noun doodle-bug a divining rod or similar device supposedly useful in locating underground water, oil, minerals, etc. 1
noun doodle-bug British Informal. buzz bomb. 1
noun doodle-bug Alternative spelling of doodlebug. 0

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Origin of doodle-bug

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1865-70; doodle1 + bug1

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Parts of speech for Doodle-bug

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doodle-bug popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.