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midge
[ mij ]
noun
- any of numerous minute dipterous insects, especially of the family Chironomidae, somewhat resembling a mosquito. Compare gnat ( def 1 ).
- Chiefly British. a little person.
midge
/ mɪdʒ /
noun
- any fragile mosquito-like dipterous insect of the family Chironomidae, occurring in dancing swarms, esp near water
- any similar or related insect, such as the biting midge and gall midge
- a small or diminutive person or animal
Derived Forms
- ˈmidgy, adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of midge1
Word History and Origins
Origin of midge1
Example Sentences
Images of the fossils’ soft tissues, captured with scanning electron microscopy, reveal them in astonishing detail, from the facets of a crane fly’s compound eye to phantom midges trapped in a fish’s stomach.
Blue Midge,—feather of Waterhen's neck,—lead coloured silk for body, grizzled hackle for legs.
Why, there is one who has reached the top; he is not to be compared with a fly so much as a midge—who would have thought it?
In another minute Midge was on her sled, and, with one red-mittened hand waving on high, was whizzing down the hill.
The squire shook his head to drive the thought away—yet it persisted, coming back like a midge dancing before his face.
Thus ordered, Captain Cavendish opened the door and began calling loudly on the unknown lady bearing the name of Midge.
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