(slang, intransitive, of eyes) To bulge; to protrude.
(slang, intransitive, of eyes) To bulge; to protrude.
Kim Goodman holds the world record for bugging out her eyes.
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(slang, transitive, of one's eyes) To cause to bulge.
It's time I bugged out of this town: it ain't safe no more.
Bug out means: To cause to bulge.. It is informal slang, fine in casual speech but not suited to formal contexts. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
bug out means: To cause to bulge.. Register: very informal, slang. Suitable only for casual conversation, chat and social media. Do not use in business, academic or news writing. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
(slang, intransitive, originally, _, military) To leave (a place) hastily.
Sir, the Prophet is bugging out. Request permission to engage!