redbug

English

noun
Definitions
  • A particular kind of insect, a member of the family .

Etymology

Compound from English red (having red as its colour) + English bug (especially in computing, A problem that needs fixing, enthusiast, something terrifying).

Origin

English

bug

Gloss

especially in computing, A problem that needs fixing, enthusiast, something terrifying

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