noun Uncommon

buggy

BUH-gee

Buggy (noun) means a small, light carriage pulled by a horse. Example: “The Amish family rode into town in a horse-drawn buggy.”

noun

A small, light carriage pulled by a horse.

"The Amish family rode into town in a horse-drawn buggy."

A stroller or pushchair for a baby.

"She pushed the buggy along the seafront."

adj

Full of software errors; unreliable due to programming flaws.

"The early beta was extremely buggy and crashed constantly."

Infested with insects.

"The old cabin was damp and buggy."

How to Use Buggy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCan mean a small cart or stroller, or — much more commonly today — software full of errors.

Common pairings

buggy software dune buggy baby buggy

Word Forms

buggier comparative, buggies plural, buggiest superlative

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Rhymes for buggy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “buggy” mean?

The word “buggy” means a small, light carriage pulled by a horse. In plain terms, can mean a small cart or stroller, or — much more commonly today — software full of errors.

How do you pronounce “buggy”?

“Buggy” is pronounced BUH-gee (/ˈbʌ.ɡi/ in IPA).

How do you use “buggy” in a sentence?

Here is “buggy” used in a sentence: “The Amish family rode into town in a horse-drawn buggy.”

What part of speech is “buggy”?

Depending on how it is used, “buggy” can be a noun and an adjective.

Is “buggy” a common word?

“Buggy” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “buggy” have?

“Buggy” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small, light carriage pulled by a horse.