Punkey (Noun)
Meaning
Minute two-winged insect that sucks the blood of mammals and birds and other insects.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The punkey landed on the arm of the sleeping child and began to feed on its blood.
- Punkies are notorious for their painful bites and ability to transmit diseases.
- While camping in the woods, the family was constantly bothered by swarms of punkies.
- The punkey's high-pitched whine was a warning sign that it was nearby and ready to strike.
- After a hike through the swamp, the hikers were covered in itchy bites from punkies.