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Meaning of midge
A small flying insect, especially one that bites or is a nuisance.
Etymology of midge
The word "midge" has its origins in Old English and Germanic languages, with the term "midge" being derived from the Old English word "mycg" or "mygg", which referred to a small flying insect.
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe small insects, especially those that are biting or annoying.
Synonyms
gnat
mosquito
fly
insect
bug
pest
nuisance
irritant
annoyance
bother
gadfly
horsefly
sandfly
flea
tick
louse
aphid
whitefly
spider
moth
beetle
wasp
hornet
yellowjacket
bee
ant
cockroach
cricket
grasshopper
locust
cicada
leafhopper
planthopper
thrip
psyllid
scale
mealybug
lacewing
damselfly
dragonfly
caddisfly
mayfly
stonefly
Definitions
- A small flying insect, typically 1-5 mm long, that is often found near water or in damp environments.
- * A nuisance or annoyance, especially one that is persistent or irritating.
Usage Examples
- The midges were out in force on the lake, biting everyone who came near.
- * The midge of self-doubt kept gnawing at her, making it hard for her to concentrate.
- * The midges in the area were so bad that we had to wear insect repellent just to go outside.