жучок

listening device, bug, little beetle

ʐ ʊ t͡ɕ ɵ k

жуч beetle, bug + ок masculine singular noun ending

noun · singular masculine, nominative Rare #47,748

listening device, bug Colloquial when referring to a hidden listening device.

RU: В комнате нашли жучок.

EN: They found a listening device in the room.

little beetle Diminutive of жук; often used affectionately.

RU: На листе сидел маленький жучок.

EN: A little beetle was sitting on the leaf.

And what does “жучок” mean?

— Прокол (1981)

And he planted a bug on him.

— Не говори никому (2006)

There is a bug on me, check me out.

— Олдбой (2003)

I can't wear a wire.

— Академия Рашмор (1998)