noun
- small wingless insects that jump and feed on the blood of mammals and birds
Usage: plural of flea
Examples
- The dog was scratching because it had fleas.
- We found fleas in the carpet after the cat came inside.
- The veterinarian recommended a flea treatment for our pets.
- Fleas can jump many times their own body length.
- The old mattress was infested with fleas.
- She used a special shampoo to get rid of the fleas on her puppy.