Croton Bug (Noun)
Meaning
Small light-brown cockroach brought to United States from Europe; a common household pest.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The croton bug infestation in the apartment building was so severe that the landlord had to call in a pest control service.
- The croton bug scurried across the kitchen counter, sending the homeowner into a panic.
- The entomologist studied the croton bug's behavior and habits to better understand how to eradicate it.
- The croton bug's light-brown color made it difficult to spot against the beige walls of the house.
- After a thorough cleaning and disinfecting, the homeowner was relieved to find that the croton bug problem had been eliminated.