English · Slang Attested

bug-man

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Meaning · English

A micropaleontologist, particularly a foraminiferologist.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

"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).

Topics: Dated

Common questions

What does “bug-man” mean?

A micropaleontologist, particularly a foraminiferologist.

Is “bug-man” formal or informal?

bug-man is generally dated, slang.

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