BUG

What Does BUG Mean in a Text?

Gaming Slang for Newbies

If you're new to gaming, then there is more to learn than just a game's moves and strategy. Gamers should also be familiar with gaming slang, which has around 200 terms in common usage, many of which are difficult for new players to guess. But, you should persevere. Understanding gaming jargon improves collaboration by helping gamers to convey complex strategies, emotions, and actions quickly. Here is the term you care about:

BUG means "Fault or Failure" and "To Hassle or Annoy."

Fault or Failure

In computing and gaming, a BUG is a "Fault or Failure" in a program or system that causes it to malfunction. The term BUG is often used interchangeably with GLITCH, but is technically considered more serious.

Hassle or Annoy

BUG is also widely used with the meaning "Hassle or Annoy." In this context, it is used to refer to someone or something irritating or bothersome.

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When I write BUG, I mean this:

"Fault or Failure"

Summary of Key Points

We have summarized the key points in the table below:

BUG
Definition:	Fault or Failure
Type:	Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:	1: Easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

"To Hassle or Annoy" is another common definition for BUG.

BUG
Definition:	To Hassle or Annoy
Type:	Word
Guessability:	1: Easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of BUG in Sentences

Here are examples of BUG in conversations:

• Sally: What is it with level 3 of this new release?! I kill the boss, but still have to go back to the start!
• Emma: I've just been reading about that. It's a BUG. They're working on a fix.
• Sally: Damn right it's a BUG! It's bugging the ass off me!
(Here BUG is being used to mean both "Fault or Failure" and "To Hassle or Annoy.")

Example of BUG Used in a Text

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