adjective
buggy
Containing many insects.
The buggy campsite sends everyone reaching for insect repellent.
Etymology
The ending turns the insect noun into a description. A buggy place or object is characterized by the presence of many insects.
More examples
- The porch grew buggier after sunset.
- They avoided the buggiest part of the trail.
- The marsh was especially buggy.
Forms
buggy · buggier · buggiest
Similar words
- infested
- Infested can concern pests other than insects.
- insect-ridden
- Insect-ridden is more strongly negative.