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Definition of pinchbug

pinchbug

/ˈpɪntʃˌbʌɡ/
pinch · bug
Plural:pinchbugs
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pinchbug Lexical Profile

pinchbug Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American Any of various large beetles of the family Lucanidae (stag beetles), especially of the genus Lucanus, found in woodlands and notable for the prominent, antler-like mandibles of the males used in combat and capable of delivering a sharp pinch.

Example

"While turning over a rotting oak log in the forest, the children discovered a shiny brown pinchbug with massive jaws."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

pincer
pincers
pinch
pinchbug
pinched
pincher
pincho

Word Origin & Etymology

An American English compound formed in the 19th century from 'pinch' and 'bug', referencing the large, pinching mandibles of male stag beetles.

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