doodlebug

doo·dle·bug

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dood-l-buhg]
- /ˈdud lˌbʌg/
- /ˈduːdl.bʌɡ/

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

Definitions of doodlebug word

noun doodlebug any of various small, squat vehicles. 1
noun doodlebug a divining rod or similar device supposedly useful in locating underground water, oil, minerals, etc. 1
noun doodlebug British Informal. buzz bomb. 1
noun doodlebug The larva of an ant lion. 1
noun doodlebug WWII flying bomb 1
noun doodlebug insect: ant larva 1

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Origin of doodlebug

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 Doodlebug

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doodlebug 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.

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Synonyms for doodlebug

noun doodlebug

wand — a slender stick or rod, especially one used by a magician, conjurer, or diviner.
dowser — Also called dowsing rod [dou-zing] /ˈdaʊ zɪŋ/ (Show IPA). divining rod.
dowsing rod — Also called dowsing rod [dou-zing] /ˈdaʊ zɪŋ/ (Show IPA). divining rod.

All 3 Synonyms of doodlebug