got the bug

ADJECTIVE

ill

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afflicted ailing diseased infirm poorly woozy

STRONG

down

WEAK

a wreck below par bummed down with feeling awful feeling rotten feeling terrible indisposed laid low off one's feet on sick list out of sorts peaked queasy rotten run down running a temperature sick as a dog under the weather unhealthy unwell

Antonyms

STRONGEST

healthy

WEAK

good sound strong well

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got the bug

Munoz Case found Amari’s first vintage piece at the Rose Bowl Flea Market and got the bug, going back every month to pick up something to add to his little’s wardrobe.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026

But after joining the club, she quickly got the bug.

From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026

But Dejoie, growing up in Los Angeles, got the bug, and started pursuing acting and modeling at 17.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 23, 2023

Russell Mael: Not much specifically plot-wise, but we got the bug about doing a big narrative project again after the "Annette" experience.

From Salon ● May 28, 2023

I suppose an intellectual woman—and for all Claire's hate of her ancestors, she's got the bug herself.

From Plays by Susan Glaspell

got the bug

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