Flea Bitten

Pronunciation: /fliː bɪtən/

Definitions of flea bitten

adjective an adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun; in this case, 'flea bitten' describes something that has been bitten by fleas

Example Sentences

A1 The flea-bitten dog was scratching itself constantly.

A2 The farmer's horse looked flea-bitten and in need of a good grooming.

B1 The old abandoned house was infested with flea-bitten mattresses.

B2 The stray cat's fur was matted and flea-bitten, indicating neglect.

C1 The neglected dog was covered in flea bites, making it look flea-bitten.

C2 The horse's flea-bitten coat was a sign of poor care from its owner.

Examples of flea bitten in a Sentence

formal The stray dog was covered in flea-bitten fur.

informal That cat looks flea-bitten, poor thing.

slang I don't want to stay in that flea-bitten motel.

figurative Her argument was so weak, it was like a flea-bitten excuse.

Grammatical Forms of flea bitten

• past tense: flea bitten
• plural: flea bitten
• comparative: more flea bitten
• superlative: most flea bitten
• present tense: flea bite
• future tense: will be flea bitten
• perfect tense: have been flea bitten
• continuous tense: is being flea bitten
• singular: flea bitten
• positive degree: flea bitten
• infinitive: to flea bite
• gerund: flea biting
• participle: flea bitten

Origin and Evolution of flea bitten

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The term 'flea bitten' originated from the literal meaning of being bitten by fleas, which was a common occurrence in the past due to poor hygiene and living conditions.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'flea bitten' evolved from its literal meaning to be used metaphorically to describe something or someone as being worn out, tired, or shabby.