How Do You Spell BUGGING?

Pronunciation: [bˈʌɡɪŋ] (IPA)

Bugging is a word with an interesting spelling. The initial "b" is pronounced like a voiced bilabial plosive, followed by a short "u" sound as in "but". The letter "g" has two different possible pronunciations in English depending on the word. In "bugging", it is pronounced as a voiced velar plosive. The second "g" in the word is indicated by the digraph "gg", pronounced with the same voiced velar plosive. Overall, the IPA transcription for "bugging" is /ˈbʌɡɪŋ/.

BUGGING Meaning and Definition

1. Bugging is a term that primarily refers to the act or process of secretly installing devices or equipment, known as bugs, in order to eavesdrop, intercept, or record conversations or activities, often with the intention of gathering information covertly or conducting surveillance. It entails the act of discreetly placing listening devices or hidden cameras in various locations, such as rooms, vehicles, phones, or electronic devices, without the knowledge or consent of the individuals being targeted.

   The term can also be utilized to describe the act of annoying, pestering, or bothering someone persistently. In this context, bugging can involve actions that irritate or intrude upon another person's personal space, privacy, or peace. It can manifest in various forms, such as repeatedly asking questions, incessantly following, or unnecessarily bothering someone with unwelcome attention or requests.

   Additionally, bugging can be referred to as the act of detecting and fixing or resolving problems or defects in electronic devices, computer programs, or software systems. In this sense, it involves the identification and elimination of errors, glitches, or malfunctions. Bugging aims to correct or improve the performance, functionality, and reliability of the electronic systems or software applications.

   The term "bugging" finds its origins in the realm of espionage and surveillance, where it describes the covert practice of installing electronic surveillance devices. However, it has expanded to encompass other contexts, such as annoying or bothering someone, as well as identifying and troubleshooting technical issues.

Top Common Misspellings for BUGGING *

• buging 50%
• buggin 42.8571428%
• bigging 7.1428571%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

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Etymology of BUGGING

The word "bugging" originates from the noun "bug", which is believed to have derived from the Middle English word "bugge", meaning "a ghost" or "something frightening". The term "bug" was used in early modern English to describe any sort of insects or small creatures. Over time, it took on additional meanings such as an object or gadget, and eventually, by the early 20th century, it expanded to refer to devices used for eavesdropping or recording conversations surreptitiously. Thus, the verb "bugging" was formed to describe the act of installing or using such devices for surveillance purposes.

Similar spelling words for BUGGING

• business,
• bushong,
• Bucking,
• bugginess,
• buzzing,
• Budging,
• Lugging,
• bulging,
• mugging,
• Bogging,
• Tugging,
• bushing,
• Buckingham,
• Begging,
• buesing,
• bagging,
• hugging.

Plural form of BUGGING is BUGGINGS

Conjugate verb Bugging

CONDITIONAL

I would bug

we would bug

you would bug

he/she/it would bug

they would bug

FUTURE

I will bug

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you will bug

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they will bug

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have bugged

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PAST

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he/she/it bugged

they bugged

PAST PERFECT

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PRESENT

I bug

we bug

you bug

he/she/it bugs

they bug

PRESENT PERFECT

I have bugged

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he/she/it has bugged

they have bugged

I am bugging

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