noun
Uncommon
bugging
BUH-gihng
Bugging (noun) means the act of secretly planting listening or recording devices to spy on someone. Example: “The scandal broke after evidence of illegal bugging came to light.”
noun
1
The act of secretly planting listening or recording devices to spy on someone.
"The scandal broke after evidence of illegal bugging came to light."
verb
1
Annoying or pestering someone (present participle of "bug").
"Stop bugging me about the deadline, I know it's tomorrow."
How to use bugging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither secretly recording someone's conversations, or pestering someone repeatedly.
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What does “bugging” mean?
The word “bugging” means the act of secretly planting listening or recording devices to spy on someone. In plain terms, either secretly recording someone's conversations, or pestering someone repeatedly.
How do you pronounce “bugging”?
“Bugging” is pronounced BUH-gihng (/ˈbʌɡɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bugging” in a sentence?
Here is “bugging” used in a sentence: “The scandal broke after evidence of illegal bugging came to light.”
What part of speech is “bugging”?
Depending on how it is used, “bugging” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “bugging” a common word?
“Bugging” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “bugging” have?
“Bugging” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of secretly planting listening or recording devices to spy on someone.
