Fleabugs

/ˈfliːbʌɡz/ noun

Definition

Plural of fleabug; multiple fleas referred to informally as tiny bugs.

Etymology

Regular plural of fleabug, used in colloquial speech when discussing multiple fleas.

Kelly Says

The plural 'fleabugs' sounds almost affectionate compared to the serious scientific term 'fleas'—it's the kind of word a child or rural speaker might use to describe an infestation less formally.

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