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Redbug

Noun - Common Usage:

Sense 1:

A small insect, typically red in color, that lives in grassy or wooded areas and often bites or irritates humans or animals.

Sample sentence: I got bitten by a redbug while hiking in the woods.

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Sense 2:

Informal term referring to a member of the U.S. Marine Corps.

Sample sentence: My cousin joined the redbugs and is currently stationed overseas.

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Noun - Local Usage:

Sense 1:

A colloquial term used in a specific locality to refer to a small red-colored plant or flower.

Sample sentence: We went on a hike and discovered a beautiful redbug along the trail.

Related products: Red Flowers

Verb:

Sense 1:

To annoy or irritate someone or something persistently.

Sample sentence: The sound of the car alarm constantly redbugged me throughout the night.

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Adjective:

Sense 1:

Describing a deep red color.

Sample sentence: She wore a stunning redbug dress to the party.

Related products: Red Dresses