First Known Use: before 12th century
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gnat
noun \ˈnat\
: a small fly that bites people and animals
Full Definition of GNAT
: any of various small usually biting dipteran flies
— gnat·ty \-ē\ adjective
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Origin of GNAT
Middle English, from Old English gnætt; akin to Old English gnagan to gnaw
GNAT Defined for Kids
gnat
noun \ˈnat\
Definition of GNAT for Kids
: a very small usually biting fly
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gnat
noun \ˈnat\
Medical Definition of GNAT
: any of various small usually biting dipteran flies (as a midge or blackfly)
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