tick-infested
|tick-in-fest-ed|
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/tɪk ɪnˈfɛstɪd/
overrun by ticks
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tick-infested' originates from the combination of 'tick,' referring to the small arachnid, and 'infested,' meaning overrun or invaded by pests.
Historical Evolution
'Tick' comes from Old English 'ticca,' and 'infested' comes from Latin 'infestare,' meaning to attack or disturb.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'infested' meant 'to attack or disturb,' but in combination with 'tick,' it evolved to mean 'overrun by ticks.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
heavily populated or overrun by ticks.
The forest was tick-infested, making it dangerous for hikers.
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Last updated: 2025/04/22 02:50