English dictionary

punkie

/'p/@//N/k/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

minute two-winged insect that sucks the blood of mammals and birds and other insects

noun.animal

Synonyms biting midge no-see-um punkey punky

Source: WordNet 3.0
A minute biting fly of the genus <i>Ceratopogon</i> or allied genus of the family <i>Chironomidæ</i>, found in swarms in various densely wooded or mountaneous regions.

noun

Source: webster1913