punky

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun minute two-winged insect that sucks the blood of mammals and birds and other insects

Etymology

From punk + -y.

In classic literature

Synonyms

punkie, punkey, no-see-um, biting midge

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