Definition of "doodlebug"

(informal, British) The V-1 flying bomb.  quotations  examples

(historical, "doodlebug tractor") An automobile converted into a cheap tractor for a small farm during the Second World War.

(entomology) An antlion larva (Myrmeleontidae).

(entomology, UK) A cockchafer (genus Melolontha).

(entomology, regional) A woodlouse.  quotations

(informal) A term of endearment.  examples

(informal) A slackard or time-waster.  examples

(informal) An idiot.  examples

(informal) Someone who draws constantly.  examples

(informal) A divining rod or similarly intended device.  examples

(obsolete) Individual self-propelled train cars.