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Definition of leafhopper

leafhopper

/ˈliːfˌhɑː.pɚ/
leaf · hop · per
Plural:leafhoppers
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leafhopper Lexical Profile

leafhopper Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of numerous small, leaping insects of the family Cicadellidae that feed by sucking sap from plants and are often significant agricultural pests capable of transmitting plant diseases.

Example

"The farmer noticed a severe infestation of leafhoppers that was causing the potato crop to yellow and wilt."

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• Nearby Words

leaf-nosed snake
leaf-tailed gecko
leafbird
leafhopper
leaflet
leaftosser
leash

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'leaf' and 'hopper', coined in the mid-19th century in reference to the insect's tendency to suddenly jump from plant foliage when disturbed.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Leafhopper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/leafhopper
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