adj
bugsy
Bugsy (adj) means crawling with insects; infested with bugs. Example: “The old mattress was bugsy and had to be thrown out.”
adj
1
Crawling with insects; infested with bugs.
"The old mattress was bugsy and had to be thrown out."
2
(informal) Mentally unstable or reckless; crazy.
"He must be bugsy to behave so impulsively!"
"He went a little bugsy after weeks without sleep."
How to use bugsy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither bug-infested, or (informally) a bit crazy.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- bugsier
- Superlative
- bugsiest
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Etymology
From "bug" plus "-sy," on the pattern of adjectives like "cutesy."
Frequently asked questions
What does “bugsy” mean?
The word “bugsy” means crawling with insects; infested with bugs. In plain terms, either bug-infested, or (informally) a bit crazy.
How do you use “bugsy” in a sentence?
Here is “bugsy” used in a sentence: “The old mattress was bugsy and had to be thrown out.”
What part of speech is “bugsy”?
“Bugsy” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “bugsy” have?
“Bugsy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: crawling with insects; infested with bugs.
