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| 1. subst. An arthropod in the class Insecta, characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton. |  |
| Our shed has several insect infestions, including ants, yellowjackets, and wasps. | |
| 2. subst. (colloquial) Any small arthropod similar to an insect including spiders, centipedes, millipedes, etc | |
| The swamp is swarming with every sort of insect. | |
| 3. subst. (derogatory) A contemptible or powerless person. | |
| The manager’s assistant was the worst sort of insect. | |
