What does MIDGE mean?

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Noun

Definitions

1. A small, two-winged fly that resembles a mosquito.
2. A tiny or insignificant person or thing.

Pronunciations

• US: /mɪdʒ/
• UK: /mɪdʒ/

Origin and Usage

The word "midge" originated in Middle English as "mycg(e)" and is related to the Old Norse word "mý" which means "gnat." It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to small flies that are often found near water. In modern usage, "midge" can also refer to a tiny or insignificant person or thing.

Synonyms

• Gnat
• Mosquito
• No-see-um

Related Words

• Fleas
• Swarm
• Bites
• Beast
• Birds

Example Sentences

1. The campers were plagued by swarms of midges.
2. The tiny midge was no match for the spiders web.
3. She was just a midge of a woman, barely five feet tall.