noun
- Plural of chigger; tiny parasitic mites whose larvae burrow into the skin and cause intense itching.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Common in warm, humid regions
Examples
- After hiking through the tall grass, I got chiggers all over my legs.
- Chiggers are so small you can barely see them without a magnifying glass.
- The itching from chiggers lasted for several days despite using anti-itch cream.
- Wearing long pants and socks can help protect you from chiggers in the summer.
- My grandmother always warned us to check for chiggers after playing in the yard.