pill bug

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pil buhg]
- /pɪl bʌg/
- /pɪl bʌɡ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pil buhg]
- /pɪl bʌg/

Definitions of pill bug words

noun pill bug any of various small terrestrial isopods, especially of the genera Armadillidium and Oniscus, which can roll themselves up into a spherical shape. 1
noun pill bug any of various woodlice of the genera Armadillidium and Oniscus, capable of rolling up into a ball when disturbed 0
noun pill bug any of various isopods capable of rolling up into a ball, as a common species (Armadillidium vulgare) found in damp places 0

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Origin of pill bug

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1835-45

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Parts of speech for Pill bug

noun

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exclamation

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pill bug popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% 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.

pill bug usage trend in Literature

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