bug-man
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Meaning · English
A micropaleontologist, particularly a foraminiferologist.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"Bug-men" lead hunt for black gold: Searching for oil with a microscope
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bug-man” mean?
A micropaleontologist, particularly a foraminiferologist.
Is “bug-man” formal or informal?
bug-man is generally dated, slang.