Bughouse Definition

bŭghous
noun
An institution for the mentally ill.
American Heritage
An insane asylum.
Webster's New World
(US, slang) A flea-infested hotel, lodging-house etc.
Wiktionary

(US, slang) A prison.

Wiktionary

(US, slang) A hospital, especially a lunatic asylum.

Wiktionary
adjective
Mentally deranged; crazy.
American Heritage
Insane.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Bughouse

Noun

Singular:
bughouse
Plural:
bughouses

Origin of Bughouse

  • Probably from bug enthusiast

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From bug + house.

    From Wiktionary

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