bibitte

Canadian Slang

Definition

Quebec French slang for an insect (“bug”); by extension, any small critter or odd/quirky little thing.

Examples

"Close the tent—there are bibittes swarming the light."

"That raccoon is a noisy little bibitte, always knocking over the bins."

"He’s a quirky bibitte, always coming up with odd ideas and mismatched outfits."