"bugman" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: bugmen [plural]
Etymology: From bug + man. Etymology templates: {{com|en|bug|man}} bug + man Head templates: {{en-noun|bugmen}} bugman (plural bugmen)
  1. (Internet slang, derogatory) A liberal, seen as consumerist and conformist. Tags: Internet, derogatory
    Sense id: en-bugman-en-noun-n8UlsBZJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 47 53
  2. (derogatory, offensive, ethnic slur) A person of perceived Chinese ethnicity or descent. Tags: derogatory, ethnic, offensive, slur
    Sense id: en-bugman-en-noun-thJy5c0a Categories (other): English ethnic slurs, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 47 53 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 34 66 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 28 72

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