Bugging meaning

The definition of bugging means to secretly listen to or record a conversation using a hidden electronic device.

An example of bugging is the CIA putting a suspected terrorist under surveillance.

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Intercepting, listening to, or recording a conversation, usually done covertly, by the use of an electronic device. See also pen register and wiretap.
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Present participle of bug.
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Bugging Sentence Examples

  • At some point, that stopped bugging her and became an attraction.

  • He wished the old man would spit it out, whatever was bugging him.

  • However, as soon as Dean explained his suspicions concerning the bugging of their phone, he captured Fred's full attention.

  • Is he bugging you about the inheritance again?

  • This is really bugging me.

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