flyspeck

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Synonyms: flyspecks

Antonyms: flyspecks

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Noun

1. [[housefly|Housefly]] [[excrement]], visible as a minuscule black [[dot]].
2. {{lb|en|by extension}} Anything [[tiny]] or [[insignificant]].

Verb

1. To [[bespeckle]] with tiny [[spatter]]s of color.
2. To [[inspect]] in [[minute]] detail to ensure that something contains no flaws; [[nitpick]].

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