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Noun bed bug has 1 sense
  1. bedbug, bed bug, chinch, Cimex lectularius - bug of temperate regions that infests especially beds and feeds on human blood
    --1 is a kind of hemipterous insect, bug, hemipteran, hemipteron
    --1 is a member of Cimex, genus Cimex

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Bed Bug

Noun

A bed bug refers to a small parasitic insect that feeds on the blood of humans and animals. It belongs to the Cimicidae family and is scientifically known as Cimex lectularius.

Sense 1:

A common household pest, bed bugs are known for their ability to infest and live in beds, furniture, and cracks in walls.

Example sentence: After their vacation, they discovered bed bugs in their hotel room and had to take immediate action to prevent further infestation.

Sense 2:

Bed bugs can cause itchy bites and skin irritation in humans, leading to discomfort and the possibility of an allergic reaction.

Example sentence: She developed red, itchy welts on her arms and legs as a result of being bitten by bed bugs in her apartment.

Adjective

The term "bed bug" can also be used as an adjective to describe anything related to bed bugs or their characteristics.

Sense 1:

Referring to something that resembles or evokes the characteristics of a bed bug, such as being bothersome or persistent.

Example sentence: Dealing with a computer virus can be as frustrating as having a bed bug infestation; it requires careful attention and elimination.

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