How to Pronounce "firebug"
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Definition
A 'firebug' can mean a person who likes to start fires intentionally (an arsonist), or it can refer to a small brightly colored insect found in gardens. The meaning depends on the context.
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I used to think firebugs were just cool bugs, but then I learned it’s also a word for an arsonist.
The police caught a firebug last night.
A firebug can destroy forests very quickly.
The children found a red firebug in the garden.