Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bugged
adjective / verb (past tense of ‘bug’)
/bʌɡd/
Definition
To be troubled or annoyed; to have a problem or issue.
Examples
- She was bugged by the constant noise from the construction site.
- The detective realized he had been bugged when he found the hidden microphone.
- He gets bugged when people interrupt him while he’s speaking.
Meaning
The term ‘bugged’ can refer to feeling vexed or irritated by something, often used in informal contexts. It can also imply having a device secretly placed to monitor conversations.
Synonyms
- annoyed
- irritated
- troubled
- vexed
- miffed
