flea
word
/ˈfɫi/
flee
/flˈiː/
flee
Definition
A flea is a very small, wingless insect that jumps and lives on animals or people, feeding on their blood.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used to describe the parasite on pets like dogs and cats. Also appears in phrases like 'flea market' (place to buy used goods), but that meaning is unrelated to the insect.
Spanish: pulgaPortuguese (BR): pulgaPortuguese (PT): pulgaChinese (Simplified): 跳蚤Chinese (Traditional): 跳蚤Hindi: पिस्सूArabic: برغوثBengali: পোকা - উকুন (ফ্লি)Russian: блохаJapanese: ノミVietnamese: bọ chétKorean: 벼룩Turkish: bit - pireUrdu: پسُوIndonesian: kutu (hewan)
Example Sentences
My dog has fleas.
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A flea can jump very far for its size.
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You can see a flea with a magnifying glass.
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Fleas are tricky to get rid of once they're in your house.
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After playing in the park, she was afraid she might have brought home some fleas.
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He bought a special shampoo to treat his cat's flea problem.
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