flea vs gnat

flea

noun
  • A small, wingless, parasitic insect of the order Siphonaptera, renowned for its bloodsucking habits and jumping abilities. 

  • A thing of no significance. 

verb
  • To remove fleas from (an animal). 

gnat

noun
  • Any small insect of the order Diptera, specifically within the suborder Nematocera. 

  • An annoying person. 

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