Zeller Speller #24

The word bug can be a noun or a verb. It has lots of definitions—so many it just might bug you.

Noun:

  • a small insect
  • a harmful bacteria or virus
  • an illness caused by a harmful bacteria or virus
  • a miniature microphone, usually concealed and used to spy on someone
  • an error in a computer program

Verb:

  • to conceal a miniature microphone in order to record a conversation
  • to annoy or bother someone


(From The New Oxford American Dictionary online)

Fun things to do

Angry Bed BugFill in the blanks using the “bug” words below to find out what our friends Willie and Millie are up  to as the summer begins.

Millie: “What’s  _________ you?”

Willie:  “Nothing, why?”

Millie:  “You just don’t seem your normal self, that’s all.”

Willie:  “My mom ______ me sometimes. She’s always nagging me to clean up my room.”

Millie:  “Well, I’ve been there and your room is a mess most of the time. It’s a miracle you don’t have __________.”

Willie:  “Thanks a lot. Maybe you should __________.”

Millie:  “Wow. Look at that. One of my favorite insects. A lady  ________. What have you been doing lately?”

Willie:  “I’m reading a spy novel where these kids ________ a hotel room to catch a thief. Some of the pranks they do make my eyes _________.  What have you been doing?”

Millie:  “Helping around the house more, because my mom caught a flu _________.”

bug off        bugging      bug         bedbugs           bugs        bug         bug out            bug

Share This Page:

Dog with nose to ground

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.

Sign up for updates!

Get notifications of new blog posts from cecezeller.com in your inbox.


By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: CeCe Zeller. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact