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mosquito-drawing

|mos-qui-to-draw-ing|

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/məˈskiːtoʊ ˈdrɔːɪŋ/

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/məˈskiːtəʊ ˈdrɔːɪŋ/

attracting mosquitoes

Etymology

Etymology Information

'mosquito-drawing' is a compound word formed from 'mosquito' and 'drawing', where 'mosquito' refers to the insect and 'drawing' implies attracting or pulling in.

Historical Evolution

The term 'mosquito-drawing' combines the English words 'mosquito' and 'drawing' to create a humorous expression.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'attracting mosquitoes', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a humorous or informal term referring to the act of attracting mosquitoes, often used to describe someone who seems to be particularly prone to mosquito bites.

John is a real mosquito-drawing; he always gets bitten when we go camping.

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Last updated: 2025/05/26 03:24