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Definition of lovebug

lovebug

/ˈlʌv.bʌɡ/
love · bug
Plural:lovebugs
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lovebug Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An affectionate person, child, or pet, or a term of endearment used to address a loved one.

Example

"Our new golden retriever puppy is a total lovebug who wants to cuddle on the couch all day."

2

American A small, slender black fly with a reddish-orange thorax (Plecia nearctica) in the family Bibionidae, native to Central America and the southeastern United States, known for flying in large swarms while coupled during mating season.

Example

"Drivers in Florida often have to wash their windshields frequently during the spring and fall when lovebugs swarm along the highways."

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• Nearby Words

love-in-a-mist
lovebird
lovebite
lovebug
lovefest
loveless
lovelessness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lovebug. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lovebug
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