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Definition of fleck

fleck

/flɛk/
fleck
Plural:flecks
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Adjective:flecked
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Past Simple:flecked
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Past Participle:flecked
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Present Participle:flecking
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fleck Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A very small patch, spot, or mark of color or light.

Example

"Her hazel eyes had tiny flecks of gold near the pupils."

2

A tiny particle, flake, or bit of a substance.

Example

"He brushed a few flecks of white paint off his dark jacket."

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• verb

1

To mark or dot a surface with small patches of color, light, or particles.

Example

"Autumn leaves began to fleck the surface of the quiet pond."

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• Rhymes for fleck

• Nearby Words

fleabag
fleabane
fleabite
fleck
fledged
fledgling
flee

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old Norse 'flekkr', meaning a spot or stain, which is related to Old High German 'flec' and Modern German 'Fleck'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fleck. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fleck
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