"bug up one's ass" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bugs up one's ass [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|bugs up one's ass}} bug up one's ass (plural bugs up one's ass)
  1. (US, slang, derogatory, vulgar) A state of continual annoyance or upset about a particular topic. Tags: US, derogatory, slang, vulgar Related terms: bee in one's bonnet
    Sense id: en-bug_up_one's_ass-en-noun-RfOGJJxK Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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