stomach bug

[ stuhm-uhk buhg ]

noun

1. a short-term illness with digestive symptoms, such as vomiting and diarrhea, caused by a virus or bacteria. bug ¹( def 3 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of stomach bug¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

Today, few of us have much experience with infectious disease, beyond the occasional cold or flu or stomach bug.

From The Daily Beast

The root cause, we are told, was a stomach bug—maybe norovirus—that caused dehydration and wobbliness.

From The Daily Beast