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Buggin

/ˈbʌɡɪn/ · verb · slang

Freaking out, overreacting, or acting crazy — your wires are tripping.

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Definitions

1

Being amazed or freaked out in a good way.

“When I saw the surprise I was buggin.”
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2

Overreacting or panicking about something.

“Relax, you're buggin over nothing.”
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3

Acting weird, irrational, or crazy.

“He's been buggin all day, something's off.”
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Buggin In A Sentence

Stop buggin, we're not even late yet.
She started buggin when the lights went out.
I'm buggin right now, did that actually just happen?

Origin & Usage

AAVE slang from the late 80s and 90s, from 'bug out,' popularized in hip-hop and films like Clueless where it crossed into mainstream teen speech.

People Also Ask

What does 'buggin' mean in slang?

It means freaking out, overreacting, or acting crazy about something.

Is 'buggin' good or bad?

Usually it's about losing your cool, but it can also mean being amazed or hyped, depending on context.

What does 'buggin' mean in texting?

It means someone is overreacting or tripping out, like 'why are you buggin over this?'

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