Definition

Describing something that is designed to repel or counteract mosquitos.

Example

The antimosquito spray effectively keeps the bugs away during our camping trip.

Conversation

Have you tried that new antimosquito spray I told you about?

No, I haven't. Does it actually work?

Yeah, I used it last weekend, and I didn't get bitten at all!

That's awesome! I need to get some before our next trip.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Antimosquito → It is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "mosquito" (from Spanish *mosquito*, meaning little fly). The word "antimosquito" refers to something that works against or repels mosquitoes.

Memory Tip

Think of 'against' ('anti-') and a 'little fly' ('mosquito') — that's why antimosquito means something that repels mosquitoes.

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