Buggy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈbə-gē/ bug·gy

Meaning & Definition of Buggy

Buggy (adjective)

  1. infested with bugs
  2. characterized by bugs; especially, containing many bugs

Buggy (noun)

  1. a light one-horse carriage made with two wheels in England and with four wheels in the U.S.
  2. a small cart or truck for short transportations of heavy materials
  3. baby carriage

Buggy (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a small four-wheeled vehicle designed for pushing a baby around in

    "we'll need a new buggy if we have another baby"

    similar: baby buggy, baby carriage, perambulator (chiefly British), pram (chiefly British), pushchair (chiefly British), stroller
    related: bassinet, cradle, crib, carry-cot (British)

Related Entry: Baby buggy (noun)

Baby buggy is a different word from Buggy. The synonyms below are for baby buggy, not for buggy.

  1. a small four-wheeled vehicle designed for pushing a baby around in

    "a proud father-to-be who's looking forward to pushing a baby buggy around the park"

    similar: baby carriage, buggy, perambulator (chiefly British), pram (chiefly British), pushchair (chiefly British), stroller
    related: bassinet, cradle, crib, carry-cot (British)

Related Entry: Baby carriage (noun)

Baby carriage is a different word from Buggy. The synonyms below are for baby carriage, not for buggy.

  1. a small four-wheeled vehicle designed for pushing a baby around in

    "twins in a double baby carriage"

    similar: baby buggy, buggy, perambulator (chiefly British), pram (chiefly British), pushchair (chiefly British), stroller
    related: bassinet, cradle, crib, carry-cot (British)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Buggy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Buggy:

Chiefly British: perambulator, pram, pushchair
baby buggy, baby carriage, stroller

Related Words for Buggy

bassinet, cradle, crib, carry-cot

Word Forms of Buggy

Inflections: buggier, buggiest, buggies

Origin & Etymology of Buggy

origin unknown

First known use: 1696

Words & Phrases Containing Buggy

baby buggy, beach buggy, dune buggy, horse-and-buggy, swamp buggy

Frequently Asked Questions about Buggy

What does "Buggy" mean?

"Buggy" means infested with bugs. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: infested with bugs.

What is another word for "Buggy"?

Other words for "Buggy" include baby buggy, baby carriage, perambulator, pram, pushchair and stroller. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Buggy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Buggy"?

There are 10 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Buggy". Common alternatives include baby buggy, baby carriage, perambulator, pram, pushchair and stroller.

How do you use "Buggy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Buggy" in a sentence: "we'll need a new buggy if we have another baby".

Is "Buggy" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Buggy" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Buggy"?

"Buggy" is pronounced /ˈbə-gē/ and divided into syllables as bug·gy.

What is the origin of the word "Buggy"?

"Buggy" comes from origin unknown. First known use: 1696.

What is another word for "Buggy" meaning "a small four-wheeled vehicle designed for pushing a baby around in"?

When "Buggy" (noun) means a small four-wheeled vehicle designed for pushing a baby around in, synonyms include baby buggy, baby carriage, perambulator, pram, pushchair and stroller.