yellowjacket

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Definition of yellowjacket word

noun yellowjacket (chiefly, US) A predatory wasp with alternating black and yellow stripes around the abdomen, usually of the genera Vespula or Dolichovespula. 1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% 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".

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bug — A bug is an insect or similar small creature.
ant — Ants are small crawling insects that live in large groups.
aphid — Aphids are very small insects which live on plants and suck their juices.
bee — A bee is an insect with a yellow-and-black striped body that makes a buzzing noise as it flies. Bees make honey, and can sting.
beetle — A beetle is an insect with a hard covering to its body.

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