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red bug

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Definition of red bug

Southern US and Midland US
: chigger sense 2

First Known Use of red bug

1827, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of red bug was in 1827

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“Red bug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20bug. Accessed 8 Jul. 2020.

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red bug

noun
\ -ˌbəg How to pronounce red bug (audio) \

Medical Definition of red bug

Southern & Midland
: chigger sense 2

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