fleas
word · lemma: flea
/ˈfɫiz/
fleez
/flˈiːz/
fleez
Definition
Small jumping insects that bite animals and people to drink their blood. They are often found on pets like cats and dogs.
Usage & Nuances
Used in the plural because these insects are rarely alone. Common collocations: "get fleas", "flea infestation", "treat for fleas". Sometimes used figuratively to describe something annoying and hard to get rid of.
Spanish: pulgasPortuguese (BR): pulgasPortuguese (PT): pulgasChinese (Simplified): 跳蚤Chinese (Traditional): 跳蚤Hindi: पिस्सूArabic: براغيثBengali: পোকা (পিছা)Russian: блохиJapanese: ノミVietnamese: bọ chétKorean: 벼룩Turkish: bitUrdu: پسُوIndonesian: kutu
Example Sentences
Fleas can bite people and animals.
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We need to get rid of the fleas in the house.
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After visiting the old barn, I discovered my socks were full of fleas.
natural
If your cat keeps scratching, she might have fleas again.
natural
We spent the weekend cleaning the carpets because of a fleas problem.
natural
My dog has fleas.
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