DOODLEBUG


Meaning of DOODLEBUG in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈdü-d ə l-ˌbəg ]

noun

Etymology: probably from doodle fool + bug

Date: circa 1866

1. : the larva of an ant lion ; also : any of several other insects

2. : a device (as a divining rod) used in attempting to locate underground gas, water, oil, or ores

3. : buzz bomb

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