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General words for insects

bug

noun

an insect

worm

noun

an insect that looks like a worm

pest

noun

an insect or small animal that damages plants or supplies of food

creepy-crawly

noun

an insect. This word shows that you dislike or are afraid of insects.

gogga

noun

an insect or a small animal that flies

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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higgledy-piggledy

mixed together in a way that is not planned, organized, or tidy

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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