buggy in English
- buggy⇄buggy (1), noun, pl.-gies.
1. (in the U.S.) a light carriage, with or without a top, pulled by one horse and having a single large seat.
2. baby buggy.
3. (in England) a light, two-wheeled vehicle without a folding top.
4. (in I - buggy⇄buggy (2), adjective, -gier,-giest.
1. swarming with bugs.
2. (Slang.) crazy; bugs.
Ex. You have to think only of the next game ... If you try to think back, you go buggy (Leonard Koppett).
buggy in Hindi हिन्दी
buggy in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
buggy in Tamil தமிழ்
buggy in Telugu తెలుగు
Buggy
Part of Speech
noun, adjective
Pronunciation
/ˈbʌɡi/
Definitions
1. A small, lightweight, and often open vehicle with four wheels, typically pulled by horses or powered by an engine.
2. A term used informally to describe something malfunctioning or in disrepair.
Usage Examples
1. "We went for a ride in the old buggy on the farm."
2. "The app was buggy and kept crashing during use."
Etymology
The word "buggy" originated in the early 18th century from the word "bug" which referred to a small, lightweight cart or carriage.
Synonyms
- Cart
- Wagon
- Vehicle
- Cartwright
Antonyms
- Bus
- Truck
- Car
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Carruaje | /kaˈru.a.xe/ |
| French | Charette | /ʃaʁɛt/ |
| German | Wagen | /ˈvaːɡn̩/ |
| Chinese | 小车 | /xiǎo chē/ |
| Russian | Тележка | /tʲɪˈlʲeʐkə/ |
| Hindi | बग्गी | /baggī/ |
| Bengali | বাগি | /bāgi/ |
| Marathi | बग्गी | /baggī/ |
| Tamil | பக்கி | /paḵki/ |
| Telugu | బగ్గీ | /baggī/ |
| Kannada | ಬಗ್ಗಿ | /baggi/ |
| Gujarati | બગી | /bagi/ |
| Punjabi | ਬੱਗੀ | /baggi/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In some regions, "buggy" may be pronounced as /ˈbʌɡɪ/ in casual speech or as /ˈbʌɡə/ in specific areas where the word refers to a malfunctioning machine.
Historical Usage
The word "buggy" was commonly used in the 19th century to describe lightweight horse-drawn carts. In modern times, it has evolved to describe malfunctioning software or electronics.
Cultural Nuances
In rural America, a buggy is still associated with horse-drawn vehicles, while in the tech world, "buggy" refers to software with errors or malfunctions.
More Information
The term "buggy" has seen shifts in its meaning over time. Initially associated with small vehicles for transportation, it has come to symbolize technological issues, especially in the context of software development. While older generations may still associate the term with rural life and horse-drawn transportation, younger users of technology may relate it more to bugs in code or apps.