noun
- plural of crotonbug; small, reddish-brown cockroaches commonly found in buildings, especially kitchens and bathrooms.
Usage: informal; chiefly North American; often used in the plural
Examples
- The apartment had a crotonbug problem that required professional pest control.
- Crotonbugs scatter quickly when you turn on the kitchen light at night.
- She called an exterminator after spotting crotonbugs in the bathroom.
- Crotonbugs are attracted to food crumbs and moisture.
- The old building was infested with crotonbugs despite regular cleaning.