Simple Definition of gnat

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gnat

noun

plural gnats
: a small fly that bites people and animals

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“Gnat.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/gnat. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

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