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stomach bug

American

[stuhm-uhk buhg] / ˈstʌm ək ˌbʌg /

noun

a short-term illness with digestive symptoms, such as vomiting and diarrhea, caused by a virus or bacteria.

Etymology

Origin of stomach bug

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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Suryakumar said dashing opener Abhishek Sharma has recovered well from a stomach bug and was likely to play.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

Another, Gary, came in with a stomach bug and finally got a bed after 34 hours.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

It increases with bad stress like a difficult meeting or a stomach bug, as well as good stress like a family reunion or a birthday party.

From Slate • Sep. 9, 2025

Only the father was present and Elliott was told the mother had a stomach bug and didn’t want to get her sick, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2025

“I used to be afraid of germs. Like, if the flu or a stomach bug was going around school, I would be freaking out.”

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

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