bugman

/ˈbʌɡmæn/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who is an expert in insects, especially a collector or a pest control officer.

“The bugman was called to identify the mysterious insect found in the garden.”

2. noun

a person who is enthusiastic about or fascinated by insects.

“As a kid, he was a bugman, spending hours studying and collecting different species.”

Synonyms

  • entomologist
  • insect enthusiast

Antonyms

  • arachnophobe