Did the word bug come from the fact that insects bug us or did you name insects bugs because they bug us?

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2026-02-22 04:35

"Bug" meaning "insect" dates from about 1622. "Bug" meaning "annoy" didn't start until 1949, and yes, probably did come from the fact that insects are annoying.

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Did the word bug come from the fact that insects bug us or did you name insects bugs because they bug us?

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