redbug
/ˈrɛdˌbʌɡ/
noun
- A small red insect that bites people and animals, often found in grassy areas; also called a chigger.
- We sprayed insect repellent to keep redbugs away during our picnic.
- The redbug is so tiny that you might not notice it until you start itching.
- After hiking through the tall grass, I found a redbug on my ankle.
- A common name for certain small, red-colored beetles or bugs.
- Children in the garden pointed at a redbug sitting on a leaf.
- The redbug is often mistaken for a ladybug because of its color.
- A bright redbug crawled across the sidewalk after the rain.