punkey
- noun
- US
:
mosquito
- The campers applied insect repellent to avoid bites from punkeys around the lake.
Examples
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The punkey bit me while I was camping.
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Mosquitoes and punkeys made sitting outside unpleasant during the humid summer evenings.
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Many birds feed on punkeys as a source of protein.
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I found a punkey in my garden.
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Many birds feed on punkeys during the summer months.
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The campers applied insect repellent to protect themselves from punkeys buzzing around the lake.
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I noticed a few punkeys flying near the pond in my backyard.
Synonyms
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A tiny insect that bites people and makes itchy spots
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A very small insect that bites people and animals, often near water
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A very small flying insect that makes itchy bites on people and animals
A very small flying insect that bites animals and people
A small black fly that bites people and animals, often near water
How Annoying
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word punkey comes from a regional form punkie, a local name people used for very small biting flies like gnats. A helpful way to remember it is to think of a punkie as a tiny, annoying bug that bites, which is why punkey means a little two‑winged insect that feeds on blood.