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doodlebug

Pronunciation: /ˈduːd(ə)lbʌg/

Definition of doodlebug

noun

informal
  • 1Britishinformal term for V-1.
  • 2North American the larva of an ant lion.
  • 3US an unscientific device for locating oil or minerals; a divining rod.
  • a prospector for oil or minerals.
  • 4a small car or other vehicle.

Origin:

mid 19th century (in doodlebug (sense 2)): from 17th-century doodle 'ninny' + bug

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