noun
bugging
BUH-gihng
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.
Word Forms
buggings plural
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