DOODLEBUG

doodlebug, ant lion, antlion

(noun) the larva of any of several insects

doodlebug

(noun) a small motor vehicle

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

doodlebug (plural doodlebugs)

(informal, British) The V-1 flying bomb.

(informal) A term of endearment.

(entomology) An antlion larva (Myrmeleontidae).

(historical, "doodlebug tractor") An automobile converted into a cheap tractor for a small farm during the Second World War.

(informal) A slackard or time-waster.

(informal) An idiot.

(informal) Someone who draws constantly.

(informal) A divining rod or similarly intended device.

(obsolete) Individual self-propelled train cars.

(regional, entomology) A woodlouse.

Source: Wiktionary



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