redbug

[ red-buhg ]

noun

, Chiefly South Atlantic States.

1. chigger ( def 1 ).

redbug

/ ˈrɛdˌbʌɡ /

noun

1. another name for chigger

Word History and Origins

Origin of redbug¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; red ¹ + bug ¹

Example Sentences

Black bass are very good on redbug and watermelon soft plastic worms and topwaters.

From Washington Times

Black bass are good on watermelon, green pumpkin, and redbug Carolina rigged soft plastics off deep points.

From Washington Times

Black bass are fair on watermelon/blue flake and redbug soft plastic worms.

From Washington Times

Black bass are fair on watermelon red, green pumpkin, and redbug Carolina rigged soft plastics off points.

From Washington Times

Black bass are fair on black/blue jigs, crankbaits, and redbug and watermelon soft plastic worms over brush piles.

From Washington Times