bug

The bug emoji shows a small worm-like creature before it becomes a butterfly. It's a cute insect you can often see in gardens or forests.

While it can mean a real bug, it's also used to refer to an error in a computer program, called a "bug." You can use it playfully when something goes wrong.

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This emoji makes good use of the double meaning of the word "bug." The term for a computer system flaw originated from an anecdote where a real moth caused a problem in a machine.

Drawing a parallel to a caterpillar's transformation into a beautiful butterfly, it's also used as a symbol of growth and change. It's great for stories about self-improvement, carrying the positive meaning of overcoming hard times to become better.