leaf-hopper

leaf-hop·per

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Definitions of leaf-hopper word

noun leaf-hopper any of numerous leaping, homopterous insects of the family Cicadellidae that suck plant juices, many being serious crop pests. 1
noun leaf-hopper any homopterous insect of the family Cicadellidae, including various pests of crops 0

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1850-55; leaf + hopper

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".