pondbug

2. A small child who loves playing in ponds and mud.

The little pondbug came home covered in mud after catching frogs.

3. A nickname for a person who spends a lot of time near ponds, like a pond enthusiast.

My uncle is a real pondbug; he knows every fish in that water.

4. A tiny toy or lure shaped like a water insect, used in fishing.

He tied a pondbug onto his line and cast it near the reeds.

5. A fictional or playful creature in children's stories that lives in ponds.

In the story, a friendly pondbug helped the ducklings find their way home.