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tumblebug

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun tumblebug has 1 sense
  1. tumblebug - any of various dung beetles
    --1 is a kind of
    dung beetle

Definitions from the Web

Tumblebug

Noun:

  1. A small insect of the Scarabaeidae family, commonly known as a dung beetle, known for rolling dung into a ball as food for their larvae.
  2. A toy or mechanical device that resembles a beetle, designed to tumble, flip or roll over.

Examples:

  • The tumblebug diligently rolls dung balls to its burrow to provide sustenance for its offspring.
  • My little brother loves playing with his new remote-controlled tumblebug.

Adjective:

  1. Popular or common in a particular locality.

Examples:

  • In Greece, souvlaki is a tumblebug street food that locals enjoy.
  • This unique shop offers a wide selection of tumblebug crafts handmade by local artisans.

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