Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

catch-a-bug

Phrase/Informal

/kæʧ ə bʌg/

Definition

To become infected with a virus or illness, often in a casual or unexpected manner.

Examples

After the party, several guests caught a bug and spent the next week recovering.
It’s easy to catch-a-bug during flu season if you’re not careful.
She was worried she might catch-a-bug from her sick coworker.

Meaning

The phrase ‘catch-a-bug’ typically refers to the act of getting sick, especially from common infectious illnesses like colds or flu, often implying an incidental encounter with germs.