Doodlebug

Pronunciation: /ˈduːdəlˌbʌɡ/

Definitions of doodlebug

noun a colloquial term for an insect larva, especially the larvae of antlions or lacewings

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a doodlebug crawling on the ground.

A2 The children were excited to catch a doodlebug in the garden.

B1 The doodlebug left a trail in the sand as it moved along.

B2 Scientists are studying the behavior of doodlebugs in their natural habitat.

C1 The doodlebug is a fascinating creature with unique characteristics.

C2 The doodlebug's intricate patterns on its shell are a marvel of nature.

Examples of doodlebug in a Sentence

formal The entomologist studied the behavior of the doodlebug in its natural habitat.

informal I found a cute doodlebug crawling in my garden yesterday.

slang Hey, did you see that doodlebug scurrying across the sidewalk?

figurative The project was like trying to catch a doodlebug - constantly moving and hard to pin down.

Grammatical Forms of doodlebug

• past tense: doodled
• plural: doodlebugs
• comparative: more doodlebug
• superlative: most doodlebug
• present tense: doodlebug
• future tense: will doodlebug
• perfect tense: have doodled
• continuous tense: is doodling
• singular: doodlebug
• positive degree: doodlebug
• infinitive: to doodlebug
• gerund: doodling
• participle: doodling

Origin and Evolution of doodlebug

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'doodlebug' originated in England and was used to refer to an insect known as an antlion larvae.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'doodlebug' shifted in meaning to also refer to a type of small motorized vehicle or a lazy or unproductive person.