bugging
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.”
How to Use Bugging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither secretly recording someone's conversations, or pestering someone repeatedly.
Word Forms
buggings plural
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The scandal broke after evidence of illegal _____ came to light.
Rhymes for bugging
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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.