Polysemy

Words with multiple meanings

bug

4 meanings

→ A small insect

→ An error in software

→ To annoy or bother

→ A hidden listening device

🐛

Meaning: A small insect

Example: "There's a bug on the wall."

🐞

Meaning: An error in software

Example: "The programmer fixed the bug."

😤

Meaning: To annoy or bother

Example: "Stop bugging me!"

🎤

Meaning: A hidden listening device

Example: "They found a bug in the room."