Pronunciation: /ˈbʌɡɪŋ/
Bugging refers to someone overreacting or becoming overly anxious about something minor—essentially, “freaking out” unnecessarily.
Example Sentence(s):
“Chill out, you’re bugging over nothing.”
“Stop bugging—this isn’t as serious as you think.”
Origin: Evolved from the phrase to bug out, it gained popularity on social media in the mid-2010s as a casual way to describe overreaction.
Related Words:
- freaking out
- panicking
- stressing
Usage: Informal—used in everyday conversation and online chats.
Popularity Level: Fairly common among Gen Z.
First Known Use: Mid-2010s.
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