Doodlebug

Pronunciation: /ˈdudəɫˈbəɡ/

Doodlebug (noun)

  1. A small insect that digs in the sand, often called an antlion.
  2. A type of flying bomb used during World War II, known for its buzzing sound.

Examples

  • The doodlebug crawled across the sandy ground.
  • Children watched the doodlebug dig into the soil.

Common collocations: tiny doodlebug, doodlebug burrow, doodlebug attack, launch a doodlebug, doodlebug threat

Synonyms of Doodlebug

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