Gnat ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Gnat ( noun )

1. A small biting or bloodsucking fly; specifically : any of numerous small two-winged flies (order Diptera) that are related to the mosquitoes and are often considered obnoxious pests.
2. A small or insignificant person or thing.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english gnætt; akin to old high german knat fly, latin gnat-, gnatus born of, greek gnat-, gnatos born of.

Examples:

1. The gnats were swarming around my head and getting in my eyes.
2. He is such a gnat, always pestering me with his constant chatter.
3. The gnats were so thick, I could hardly see the road.
4. I had to apply bug spray to keep the gnats away.
5. The gnat flew into my drink and I had to throw it away.

(As a verb)

Gnat ( verb )

1. A small biting or bloodsucking fly; specifically : any of numerous small two-winged flies (order Diptera) that are related to the mosquitoes and are often considered obnoxious pests.
2. A small or insignificant person or thing.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english gnætt; akin to old high german knat fly, latin gnat-, gnatus born of, greek gnat-, gnatos born of.

Examples:

1. The gnats were swarming around my head and getting in my eyes.
2. He is such a gnat, always pestering me with his constant chatter.
3. The gnats were so thick, I could hardly see the road.
4. I had to apply bug spray to keep the gnats away.
5. The gnat flew into my drink and I had to throw it away.