biting midge

bit·ing midge

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bahy-ting mij]
- /ˈbaɪ tɪŋ mɪdʒ/
- /ˈbaɪ.tɪŋ mɪdʒ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahy-ting mij]
- /ˈbaɪ tɪŋ mɪdʒ/

Definitions of biting midge words

noun biting midge any small fragile dipterous fly of the family Ceratopogonidae, most of which suck the blood of mammals, birds, or other insects 3
noun biting midge any of a family (Ceratopogonidae) of midges with piercing and sucking mouthparts: some species attack humans and animals in swarms 3
noun biting midge punkie. 1
noun biting midge Any Ceratopogonidae, a family of small flies (1-4 mm long) in the order Diptera. 0

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Origin of biting midge

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45

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Parts of speech for Biting midge

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biting midge popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for biting midge

noun biting midge

punk — Slang. something or someone worthless or unimportant. a young ruffian; hoodlum. an inexperienced youth. a young male partner of a homosexual. an apprentice, especially in the building trades. Prison Slang. a boy.
no-see-um — punkie.
punkie — any of the minute biting gnats of the family Ceratopogonidae.
punky — Slang. of or like punks or hoodlums.

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