"earbug" meaning in English

See earbug in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: earbugs [plural]
Etymology: From ear + bug. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|ear|bug}} ear + bug Head templates: {{en-noun}} earbug (plural earbugs)
  1. Any of various agricultural pests of genus Leptocorisa that attack grain crops.
    Sense id: en-earbug-en-noun-8CvuSVdO
  2. A small, close-range receiver that fits in a person's ear, allowing them to hear transmissions, usually by an observer or advisor.
    Sense id: en-earbug-en-noun-Pwjy~DDM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 27 47 27 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 26 50 24 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 20 56 25
  3. (science fiction) Any of various fictional devices that a person can listen to when it is installed in their ear. Categories (topical): Science fiction
    Sense id: en-earbug-en-noun-KbpEtSjQ Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction

Inflected forms

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          "text": "With the earbug in, she could access data almost as quickly as with the implant.",
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