chigger
noun
chig·ger
| \ ˈchi-gər
, ˈji-
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, ˈji-
\
Definition of chigger
1
: chigoe sense 1
2
[ alteration of 3jigger ]
: a six-legged usually red or orange mite larva (family Trombiculidae) that feeds on skin cells and causes intensely itchy reddish welts
also
: the adult mite of this larva
Examples of chigger in a Sentence
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Concentrate chemical insecticidal treatments on grassy areas, low bushes, near doghouses, and other potential chigger populations. — Sallie Lee, AL.com, "Invisible bugs cause major discomfort (Garden Talk)," 5 June 2017 The South, like chiggers and divinity candy, is everlasting. — Southern Living, "My Brother's Garden," 1 May 2017 Chiggers, a type of mite, can also pass the allergy to humans, Jacobs said. — Max Londberg, kansascity.com, "Lone star tick bites are causing red meat allergy in the Kansas City area," 29 June 2017 As with many situations, the best defense against chiggers is a good offense. — Sallie Lee, AL.com, "Invisible bugs cause major discomfort (Garden Talk)," 5 June 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'chigger.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for chigger
chigger
noun
English Language Learners Definition of chigger
US
: a small insect that bites people and causes painful swelling on the skin
See the full definition for chigger in the English Language Learners Dictionary
chigger
noun
chig·ger
| \ ˈchi-gər
\
\
Kids Definition of chigger
: the six-legged larva of a mite that clings to the skin and causes itching
chigger
noun
chig·ger
| \ ˈchig-ər
, ˈjig-
\
, ˈjig-
\
Medical Definition of chigger
1
: chigoe sense 1
2
: a six-legged, usually red or orange, mite larva of the family Trombiculidae that feeds on skin cells and causes intensely itchy, reddish welts
also
: the adult mite of this larva
— called also chigoe, harvest mite, jigger, red bug
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