Gnat
/næt/
A gnat is a small flying insect, often biting, that is commonly found in damp or warm areas and is known as a minor pest.
Examples
- He tried to eat lunch without gnatting about the bugs.
- She slapped her arm to kill a gnat that had just bitten her.
- The marshy area was full of gnats at dusk.
- A cloud of gnats swarmed around the picnic table.
- The horse flicked its tail to keep away the gnats.
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