Punky (Noun)
Meaning
Minute two-winged insect that sucks the blood of mammals and birds and other insects.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- A swarm of punkies danced in the sunlight above the water, ready to feed on unsuspecting victims.
- She sprayed bug repellent on her skin to avoid being bitten by the punkies.
- During their outdoor trip, the family struggled with a severe infestation of punkies near their campsite.
- Experts advised locals to avoid going out at dusk to minimize the risk of being bitten by punkies.
- As night fell, the air grew thick with the biting punkies that thrived near the stagnant water.