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doodlebug.

The V-1 flying bomb.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈduːdl̩ˌbʌɡ/
  1. The V-1 flying bomb.

    UK · informal
  2. An automobile converted into a cheap tractor for a small farm during the Second World War.

    historical
  3. An antlion larva (Myrmeleontidae).

  4. A cockchafer (genus Melolontha).

    UK
  5. A woodlouse.

    regional
  6. A term of endearment.

    informal
  7. A slackard or time-waster.

    informal
  8. An idiot.

    informal
  9. Someone who draws constantly.

    informal
  10. A divining rod or similarly intended device.

    informal
  11. Individual self-propelled train cars.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

From doodle + bug.

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