Noseeum

//noʊˈsi.əm// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A biting midge, a small flying insect that harasses people outdoors, particularly in warm weather after sunset. colloquial

    "Noseeums will go right through a tent screen."

Synonyms

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punkiesandfleasandfly

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"Noseeums will go right through a tent screen."

Etymology

Shortened no see them.

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