6 Synonyms for Chigger — Thesaurasize

Q: What does chigger mean?

(n): a very small, red mite endemic to the Midwestern and Southeastern US, the infestation of which causes intense itching; in US slang, the word Chigger (also pronounced "chigga") is a derogatory sla

chigger (6 synonym found)

Chigger has 6 synonyms. The top synonyms for chigger are tunga penetrans, harvest mite, chigoe flea, redbug, jigger, chigoe. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for chigger?

A common synonym for chigger is tunga penetrans. Other synonyms include harvest mite, chigoe flea, redbug, jigger.

How many synonyms does chigger have?

Chigger has 6 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does chigger mean?

Definition of chigger:

(n) : a very small, red mite endemic to the Midwestern and Southeastern US, the infestation of which causes intense itching; in US slang, the word Chigger (also pronounced "chigga") is a derogatory slang term for an East Asian person who behaves in ways similar to a stereotypical urban African American. The term is a portmanteau of Chinese or chink and nigger, derived from the term "wigger" (White + nigger), which refer to White Westerners who act out urban African American stereotypes

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