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Meaning of "doodlebug" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD DOODLEBUG

Probably from doodle + bug1.
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PRONUNCIATION OF DOODLEBUG

doodlebug  [ˈduːdəlˌbʌɡ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DOODLEBUG

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Doodlebug is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DOODLEBUG MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of doodlebug in the English dictionary

The definition of doodlebug in the dictionary is a diviner's rod. Other definition of doodlebug is any of certain insect larvae that resemble the antlion.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DOODLEBUG


bedbug
ˈbɛdˌbʌɡ
billbug
ˈbɪlˌbʌɡ
dorbug
ˈdɔːˌbʌɡ
firebug
ˈfaɪəˌbʌɡ
goldbug
ˈɡəʊldˌbʌɡ
greenbug
ˈɡriːnˌbʌɡ
hornbug
ˈhɔːnˌbʌɡ
humbug
ˈhʌmˌbʌɡ
jitterbug
ˈdʒɪtəˌbʌɡ
lovebug
ˈlʌvˌbʌɡ
mudbug
ˈmʌdˌbʌɡ
redbug
ˈrɛdˌbʌɡ
shutterbug
ˈʃʌtəˌbʌɡ
spittlebug
ˈspɪtəlˌbʌɡ
superbug
ˈsuːpəˌbʌɡ
tumblebug
ˈtʌmbəlˌbʌɡ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DOODLEBUG

doo-doo
doo-wop
doob
doobry
dooce
dooced
doocot
doodad
doodah
doodle
doodler
doofer
doofus
Doohan
doohickey
dook
dooket
dool
doolally
doolally tap

WORDS THAT END LIKE DOODLEBUG

assassin bug
chinch bug
debug
flower bug
flu bug
June bug
kissing bug
ladybug
lightning bug
May bug
mealy bug
millennium bug
Moreton Bay bug
pill bug
potato bug
shield bug
squash bug
stink bug
tummy bug
water bug

Synonyms and antonyms of doodlebug in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «doodlebug» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DOODLEBUG

Find out the translation of doodlebug to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of doodlebug from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «doodlebug» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

doodlebug
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

doodlebug
570 millions of speakers

English

doodlebug
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

doodlebug
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

doodlebug
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

снаряд
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

doodlebug
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

doodlebug
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

doodlebug
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Doodlebug
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

doodlebug
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アリ地獄
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

두들
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Doodlebug
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

doodlebug
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Doodlebug
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डूडलबग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

doodlebug
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Doodlebug
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

doodlebug
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

снаряд
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Doodlebug
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

doodlebug
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

doodlebug
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

doodlebug
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

doodlebug
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of doodlebug

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DOODLEBUG»

The term «doodlebug» is regularly used and occupies the 90.724 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DOODLEBUG» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about doodlebug

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DOODLEBUG»

Discover the use of doodlebug in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to doodlebug and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Doodlebug: A Novel in Doodles
When Doreen "Dodo" Bussey's family moves to a new home, her mother gives her a blank notebook in which Dodo documents her new life, from the move and first days in a new city, to her new school and friends.
Karen Romano Young, 2012
2
Doodlebug Island
Through a series of illustrated vignettes, Doodlebug Island chronicles the lives of the slightly off-centered folks who live on the island's scenic shores.
William F. Jordan, 2007
3
Daddy Calls Me Doodlebug
What do you call your little one? This charming board book companion title to Mommy Calls Me Monkeypants showcases daddies' nicknames for their babies.
J.D. Lester, 2011
4
Doodlebug Summer
"Set during World War II. Katie and her family don't sleep in the shelter any more.
Alison Prince, 2006
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The Lost Boy, the Doodlebug and the Mysterious Number 80
This is an eclectic and thought-provoking book, best defined as a modern day fairy tale in which the dreams and lives of four people are inexorably linked together across time, bound by love, friendship, heartache and fateDuring the London ...
Stevie Henden, 2013
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Doodlebug
As you read this book, you will discover the joy of young writers finding their "voice" for the first time.
Wahoo High School Students, 2001
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V-1 Flying Bomb 1942 52: Hitler's infamous 'doodlebug'
Known to the Allies as the Buzz Bomb or Doodlebug, the V-1 was the world's first cruise missile. This book explores the V-1 in de
Steven J Zaloga, 2012
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Daddy Is a Doodlebug
A young doodlebug describes how he and his father are alike and the things they enjoy doing together.
‎2002
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Doodlebug
This novel attributes certain fictional acts promoted by these spies resulting in widespread and multiple disasters in both countries.
Joseph Loftis, 2011
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Doodlebug
DOODLEBUG is the nickname Alfred, an elderly rancher, gives Trevor when he rescues him from a squalid travel trailer where he'd been abandoned to the care of his drug-addled grandmother and her abusive, alcoholic partner.
J. K. Bozeman, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DOODLEBUG»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term doodlebug is used in the context of the following news items.
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IN MEMORIAM: Ruth Ann Carlson
The “Doodlebug” was a train that went from Strong City to Nebraska daily, picking up passengers anywhere along the track. She wanted to take ... «Peabody Gazette-Bulletin, Jul 15»
2
Canadian service of commemoration
... and Welland Regiment from Ontario, killed when a Doodlebug came down on their camp on Crowborough Common on 5th July 1944. «Crowborough Life, Jul 15»
3
Photo Gallery: Pets of the Week — July 3, 2015
Doodlebug is a social 10-month-old kitten with a silky frosted silver ... Doodlebug is a little shy upon first meeting, but warms up quickly with ... «Redding Record Searchlight, Jul 15»
4
Little League action
MacKenzie “Doodlebug” Denny, Charley Grace “Silver Bullet” Chappell, Harleigh “Pitbull” Hedgepeth, Ashley “Chicken” Washburn, Ally ... «Greensboro News & Record, Jul 15»
5
Get crafty with red white and blue
Doodlebug has taken all the stress off of designing and given you the fun part of putting it together and receiving all of the compliments. For pop ... «Good4Utah, Jul 15»
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LITTLEJOHN: We're all going to be beheaded! Don't panic
It's not a doodlebug, sir, it's called a Steely Dan. Sounds lethal, Wilson. Hang on, how do you know what it's called? I accidentally found one in ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
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Alice in Wonderland theme at Frome Independent market
Children will also be able to paint their own teacup with Doodlebug Club and then join some special guests for a Mad Hatters tea party with tea ... «Frome Standard, Jul 15»
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Global Bazaar features handmade goods to benefit zoo's future …
... runs a customer's credit card on her phone for a purchase Saturday at her “Doodlebug Designz” booth during FOLRZ's Global Bazaar. «The Garden City Telegram, Jun 15»
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War hero's medals fetch a grand price
Medals won by a Second World War hero – dubbed the Doodlebug Champion for destroying twice as many deadly V1 bombs than anyone ... «Northumberland Gazette, Jun 15»
10
Rare medals of Doodlebug Destroyer soar at auction
Berry was awarded the medals for his outstanding service during the war, earning the nickname 'Doodlebug Destroyer' as he shot down more ... «Christian Davies Antiques, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Doodlebug [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/doodlebug>. Apr 2024 ».
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