Looking for the meaning of the word BUGGING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BUGGING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Bug
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
early 17th century: of unknown origin. Current verb senses date from the mid 20th century
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
bʌɡ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
conceal a miniature microphone in (a room or device) in order to listen to or record someone's conversations secretly
Short Definition:conceal bug in room or telephone
Examples:- their offices, homes, and telephones were bugged
Definition:
annoy or bother (someone)
Short Definition:annoy someone
Examples:- a persistent reporter was bugging me
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