bug up one's ass
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Meaning · English
A state of continual annoyance or upset about a particular topic.
Register: derogatory, slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bug up one's ass” mean?
A state of continual annoyance or upset about a particular topic.
Is “bug up one's ass” formal or informal?
bug up one's ass is generally derogatory, slang, vulgar.