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Definition of midge

midge

/ˈmɪdʒ/
midge
Plural:midges
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• noun

1

A small, delicate two-winged fly (order Diptera), frequently found in dense swarms near water or marshy areas, with many species notorious for delivering irritating bites.

Example

"We had to retreat into the tent as the swarm of midges near the Scottish loch became entirely unbearable."

2

An artificial fly used in fly fishing that is specifically designed and tied to imitate a small flying insect.

Example

"The angler carefully cast a tiny midge onto the surface of the stream in hopes of catching a rising trout."

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midfield
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midi

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'mycg', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'mug' and German 'Mücke' (meaning 'mosquito' or 'midge'), tracing back to an Indo-European root meaning 'fly'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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