(entomology) An antlion larva (Myrmeleontidae).
(entomology) An antlion larva (Myrmeleontidae).
Doodlebug means: An antlion larva (Myrmeleontidae).. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.
doodlebug means: An antlion larva (Myrmeleontidae).. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
Doodlebug means: An antlion larva (Myrmeleontidae).. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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(informal, British) The V-1 flying bomb.
“It was a struggle but @invadersham.bsky.social and DoodleBug finally found the pumpkin seed and got it planted. Tonight at 9:30pm EST join them as they get the power and water turned back on in #Grounded 2 twitch.tv/carpeboredom”
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(historical, "doodlebug tractor") An automobile converted into a cheap tractor for a small farm during the Second World War.
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