Flea
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfliː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Flea is a noun meaning A small, wingless, parasitic insect of the order Siphonaptera, renowned for its bloodsucking habits and jumping abilities.
Meaning
A small, wingless, parasitic insect of the order Siphonaptera, renowned for its bloodsucking habits and jumping abilities.
More Meanings
- (derogatory) A thing of no significance.
- (transitive) To remove fleas from (an animal).
- Obsolete spelling of flay.
Example Sentences
[…] he'd flea me alive like another St Bartholomew.
In this Thwackum had the advantage; for while Square could only scarify the poor lad's reputation, he could flea his skin […]
I have seen a Lubra, or native woman, suckling two puppies; and, like monkeys, these ladies have a particular fancy for fleaing their dogs.
The nation of beggars on horseback which first colonized California has left behind it many traditions unworthy of conservation, and multitudinous fleas not at all traditional, but even less keepworthy […]
Word Forms
- fleas
- fleen
- fleaing
- fleaed
- flead
Synonyms for flea
Depending on context, synonyms include deflea.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bug, fly, chigoe, pea, puce, microarray.
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