crank bug
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
An imaginary insect crawling on or under the skin, a symptom of delusional parasitosis brought on by methamphetamine use.
Register: slang
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 “crank bug” mean?
An imaginary insect crawling on or under the skin, a symptom of delusional parasitosis brought on by methamphetamine use.
Is “crank bug” formal or informal?
crank bug is generally slang.