Gnat: meaning, definitions and examples

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gnat

 

[ ษกnรฆt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

insect type

A gnat is a small, flying insect that belongs to various families in the order Diptera. They are often found in moist environments and are known for their biting behavior, particularly in the case of female gnats. Gnats can be a nuisance, especially in warm weather, as they tend to swarm around people and animals. They can also play a role in the ecosystem as pollinators and as a food source for other animals.

Synonyms

fly, midge, mosquito

Examples of usage

  • The gnat swarm made it difficult to enjoy the outdoor picnic.
  • After a rainstorm, gnats tend to appear in droves.
  • I got bitten by a gnat while hiking in the woods.

Translations

Translations of the word "gnat" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mosquito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคšเฅเค›เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mรผcke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nyamuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะผะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ komar

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่šŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท moustique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mosquito

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sivrisinek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุนูˆุถุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ komรกr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ komรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่šŠๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ komar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรฝfluga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะผะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒฆแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sivrisinek

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mosquito

Word origin

The word 'gnat' has its origins in Old English, specifically from the word 'gnรฆtt'. This term is related to the Proto-Germanic *gnato, which also pertains to biting insects. Historically, the term has been in use for many centuries, with references found in various Old and Middle English texts. Over time, the classification of gnats has evolved as entomology advanced, recognizing that the term encompasses several types of small, biting flies. The usage of 'gnat' has persisted in English, carrying both literal and figurative meanings, often describing minor annoyances.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,266, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.