No-see-um (Noun)
Meaning
Minute two-winged insect that sucks the blood of mammals and birds and other insects.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The no-see-um bite on my ankle was incredibly itchy and swollen for days after our trip to the beach.
- While hiking through the swamp, we encountered swarms of no-see-ums that made it difficult to continue.
- No-see-ums are notorious for being one of the most biting insects in the world due to their ability to penetrate skin.
- We had to use a specialized bug spray to keep the no-see-ums at bay during our camping trip.
- After a day of fishing, my friend had multiple no-see-um bites on his arms and neck that he hadn't even noticed.