5 letter words starting with BUG

Definition of Buggy

Buggy is a noun that refers to a light, horse-drawn carriage with four wheels. It can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is faulty or not working properly.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈbʌɡi/
• UK: /ˈbʌɡi/

Origin and Usage

The word buggy originated in the United States in the early 1800s as a term for a light carriage pulled by a single horse. It was often used for leisurely rides or for transportation in rural areas. Over time, the term buggy has been used to describe a variety of vehicles, including baby carriages and motorized vehicles. In modern usage, buggy is often used to describe something that is not working properly or has defects.

Synonyms

• Carriage
• Cabriolet
• Stroller
• Pram
• Defective
• Faulty
• Malfunctioning

Related Words

• Bison
• Broom
• Chose
• Crush
• Droop

Example Sentences

• She rode in a buggy to the market.
• The buggys wheel was loose and needed to be fixed.
• The software had a buggy update that caused crashes.

1. Parts of Speech: noun, verb

2. Definitions:

• noun: a brass instrument similar to a trumpet, typically without valves or keys and used for military signals.
• noun: a tubular glass or plastic bead sewn onto clothes as a decorative trim.
• verb: play or sound (a bugle).

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈbjuɡəl/
• UK: /ˈbjuːɡ(ə)l/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "bugle" comes from the Middle English word "bouge" meaning "a curved instrument" and the Latin word "buculus" meaning "young ox". The bugle was originally used as a military instrument to communicate orders, signals, and alarms. It was also used in hunting and sporting events. The decorative bugle bead was popular in fashion during the mid-19th century and is still used today in some clothing designs.

5. Synonyms: trumpet, horn, cornet, flugelhorn

6. Related Words: bugzy, bulge, bogle, budge, beget

7. Example Sentences:

• The bugle sounded the call to retreat.
• She sewed bugle beads onto the hem of her dress.
• He learned to bugle in the Boy Scouts.