Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nasty-bug
Noun
/ˈnæsti bʌɡ/
Definition
An informal term often used to describe an unpleasant or unpleasantly aggressive insect, typically one that is bothersome or harmful.
Examples
- When I went camping, the nasty-bugs kept biting me all night.
- My garden is infested with nasty-bugs that are ruining my plants.
- It’s hard to enjoy a picnic when nasty-bugs are swarming around.
Meaning
The term ‘nasty-bug’ can refer to any annoying insect that disrupts daily life, often implying a sense of irritation or discomfort caused by the insect’s presence.
Synonyms
- pest
- vermin
- annoyance
