Flyspeck

Pronunciation: /ˈflaɪˌspɛk/

Definitions of flyspeck

noun a tiny speck of dirt or other substance resembling a fly dropping

Example Sentences

A1 I found a small flyspeck on the window.

A2 The flyspeck on the wall was barely noticeable.

B1 The flyspeck on the painting needed to be cleaned off.

B2 The flyspeck on the mirror was annoyingly visible.

C1 The meticulous cleaner noticed every flyspeck on the furniture.

C2 The artist spent hours removing every tiny flyspeck from the canvas.

Examples of flyspeck in a Sentence

formal The flyspeck on the painting was barely noticeable.

informal There's a tiny flyspeck on your shirt.

slang I can't believe you're making such a big deal out of a little flyspeck.

figurative In the grand scheme of things, that mistake is just a flyspeck.

Grammatical Forms of flyspeck

• past tense: flyspecked
• plural: flyspecks
• comparative: more flyspeck
• superlative: most flyspeck
• present tense: flyspecks
• future tense: will flyspeck
• perfect tense: has flyspecked
• continuous tense: is flyspecking
• singular: flyspeck
• positive degree: flyspeck
• infinitive: to flyspeck
• gerund: flyspecking
• participle: flyspecked

Origin and Evolution of flyspeck

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'flyspeck' originated from the combination of 'fly' and 'speck', referring to the tiny specks left behind by flies.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'flyspeck' has evolved to also refer to any small, insignificant mark or stain, not just those left by flies.