Definition of buggy

buggynoun

xe buggy

/ˈbʌɡi//ˈbʌɡi/

The word "buggy" has a fascinating etymology. In the mid-17th century, the term "bug" referred to a physical affliction or a witch's curse, often accompanied by feelings of anxiety, fear, or unease. A "buggy" horse was one that was plagued by such an affliction, making it difficult to handle or control. In the early 19th century, the term "buggy" began to be used to describe a light, two-wheeled carriage or cart, often used for short trips or as a children's ride. The connection between the word "buggy" and its earlier meaning is that the carriage's unpredictable movements and rough ride might have been likened to the feeling of being afflicted by a "bug." Over time, the term "buggy" evolved to describe any vehicle with wheels that is small, lightweight, and sometimes chaotic or unpredictable.

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a small car, often without a roof or doors, used for a particular purpose

một chiếc ô tô nhỏ, thường không có mui hoặc cửa, được sử dụng cho một mục đích cụ thể

Example:
  • a garden/golf buggy

    một chiếc xe đẩy sân vườn/sân golf

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a type of light folding chair on wheels in which a baby or small child is pushed along

một loại ghế gấp nhẹ có bánh xe dùng để đẩy em bé hoặc trẻ nhỏ

Example:
  • parents pushing baby buggies

    cha mẹ đẩy xe đẩy em bé

a light carriage for one or two people, pulled by one horse

một cỗ xe ngựa nhẹ cho một hoặc hai người, được kéo bởi một con ngựa

Example:
  • a horse-drawn buggy

    một chiếc xe ngựa kéo

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