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"barmy" just means crazy, mad
"as barmy as a bedbug" is from Roald Dahl's "Matilda" and is just one of many examples of his use of animal imagery for comedic effect.
It doesn't mean anything in itself, no-one would actually say this, as no-one would describe bedbugs as being crazy, and they aren't a creature associated with madness ;) unless you go mad with how itchy the bites are - I got bitten all over staying in a hostel in Rome once and it took a week for the bites to stop itching, another week for them to fade....
It's the juxtaposition of the two items which never usually appear together (unusual collocation) as well as the alliteration of 'b' which makes the simile amusing.
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As cute as a bug in a rug simile or metaphor?
Since it uses the comparative word "as" it is a simile.
What is the common name for bed bugs?
Although there are other nicknames, the most common/household name for the bed bug is actually 'bedbug' (believe it or not).If you mean the scientific name, the scientific name for the bed bug is the Cimex lectularius.
Where does a bed bug live?
In a bed?
What is a clear bug with a dot on it?
bed bug
Is there a black bug on your bed that needs to be addressed?
No, there is no black bug on the bed that needs attention.
What does it mean if you see a bed bug during the day?
It means that it isn't a bed bug is is something else. Like something that just apparently got in a form of way by either flying or walking.
How do you say bed bug in yiddish?
In Yiddish, "bed bug" is referred to as a "bett-khefer."
Have you ever encountered a black bug in your bed"?
Yes, have you ever found a black bug in your bed?
Have you ever encountered a long black bug in your bed?
No, I have not encountered a long black bug in my bed.
Is quickly a simile?
no a simile is when something is like something for example as snug as a bug in a rug meaning comfortable ( and a little humorous )
Where can one find info about bed bug steamer ?
Read about how effective bed bug steamers are, other methods of cleaning up your bed, and where to buy a bed bug steamer (among other topics) at www.bedbugger.com.
What is bigger a wood tic or a bed bug?
A wood tick is much larger than a bed bug.
