Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun United States A minute biting fly of the genus Ceratopogon or allied genus of the family
Chironomidæ , found in swarms in various densely wooded or mountaneous regions.
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- noun US A small two-winged
fly ormidge of the familyCeratopogonidae , whichbites and then sucks theblood ofmammals ; thebiting midge .
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- noun minute two-winged insect that sucks the blood of mammals and birds and other insects
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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(And this is why your friends are lovers are doomed to fail; it has to come from you, punkie.) 2.
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HERO: Whatever, punkie. * smashes him, conflict over*
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If you're counting superhero movies, it counts, punkie.
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I got news for ya, punkie; you're in the minority.
Hear That Sound? shadesong 2003
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She smoked her cigarette and scratched at a punkie bite on her ankle.
You Live Once MacDonald, John D. 1956
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The midge, again, or punkie, or "no-see-'um," just as you please, swarms down upon you suddenly and with commendable vigour, so that you feel as though red-hot pepper were being sprinkled on your bare skin; and his invisibility and intangibility are such that you can never tell whether you have killed him or not; but he doesn't last long, and dope routs him totally.
The Forest Stewart Edward White 1909
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Jean gave in and varnished his pelt thoroughly with my "punkie dope," as he called it; but, too late: the mischief was done.
Woodcraft George Washington Sears 1855
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"A self-conscious, punkie, indie, black guy who's quite vehement he should be able to wear his hair anyway he likes" - she already has a voice for him.
The Guardian World News Tom Lamont 2010
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Then we stopped at this little more punkie store and i bought a shirt that is so cool!
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Then we stopped at this little more punkie store and i bought a shirt that is so cool!
bilby commented on the word punkie
A South Somerset term for a lantern made from a hollowed-out mangelwurzel or swede. Punkie Night is celebrated on the last Thursday in October.
June 11, 2014
madmouth commented on the word punkie
Night of the Glowing Swedes...innit just Tuesday up north?
June 12, 2014
bilby commented on the word punkie
*trying to think of a reply but giggling too much*
June 12, 2014