dog flea

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dawg, dog flee]
- /dɔg, dɒg fli/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dawg, dog flee]
- /dɔg, dɒg fli/

Definitions of dog flea words

noun dog 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 dog 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 dog 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 dog 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 dog flea

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

First recorded in 1835-45

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Parts of speech for Dog flea

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dog flea popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% 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.

dog flea usage trend in Literature

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