micro — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bug noun A small insect, or loosely, any small crawling or flying creature.
- mike noun An informal short form of "microphone".
- mouthpiece noun The part of an instrument or device placed at or near the mouth.
- wiretap noun A hidden device attached to a phone line or communication system to secretly listen in on conversations.
Senses
micro is used for these senses in English:
- bug (slang, US, horse-racing) An asterisk denoting an apprentice jockey's weight allowance.
- bug (transitive) To install an electronic listening device or devices in.
- mike (informal) A microphone.
- mouthpiece The part of a telephone that is held close to the mouth.
- wiretap A connection installed on a telephone line or other communications system in order to allow a third party to conduct covert surveillance of conversations.
- wiretap (transitive) To install or to use such a connection.
bug — full definition
- noun A small insect, or loosely, any small crawling or flying creature.
- noun An error or flaw in a computer program or piece of software.
- noun A minor, usually short-lived illness, or the germ that causes it.
- noun A hidden device used to secretly record or transmit conversations.
- verb To annoy or irritate someone.
mike — full definition
- noun An informal short form of "microphone".
- verb To fit someone or something with a microphone.
- name A common short form of the male name Michael.