cat flea

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kat flee]
- /kæt fli/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kat flee]
- /kæt fli/

Definitions of cat flea words

noun cat flea any of numerous small, wingless bloodsucking insects of the order Siphonaptera, parasitic upon mammals and birds and noted for their ability to leap. 1
noun cat flea either of two common fleas of the genus Ctenocephalides, the very small, black C. felis (cat flea) or the similar but larger C. canis (dog flea) both of which infest cats, dogs, and occasionally humans. 1
noun cat flea any of various small beetles and crustaceans that leap like a flea or swim in a jumpy manner, as the water flea and beach flea. 1
idioms cat flea flea in one's ear, a disconcerting rebuke or rebuff: The next time he shows his face around here he'll get a flea in his ear. a broad hint. 1

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Origin of cat flea

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English fle, Old English flēah, flēa; cognate with German Floh; akin to flee

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Parts of speech for Cat flea

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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cat flea popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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