flea

//fliː//
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Visual representation of flea

Noun

fleaSingular
fleasPlural
1

A small wingless jumping insect that feeds on the blood of mammals and birds, often causing irritation.

The dog was scratching because it had fleas.

2

Used in expressions to refer to something insignificant or annoying.

His complaints are just a flea bite compared to the real problems we face.