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UKYellow jacket
/jˈɛləʊ dʒˈakɪt/
/jˈɛloʊ dʒˈækɪt/Yellow jacket
[NOUN]1
a type of wasp with a yellow and black striped abdomen, known for its aggressive behavior and painful sting
What is a "yellow jacket"?
A yellow jacket is a type of wasp characterized by its yellow and black striped abdomen, typically found in colonies and known for its aggressive behavior, especially when its nest is threatened. They are commonly encountered during the summer months and can deliver painful stings. Yellow jackets are social insects that build nests in various locations, such as underground burrows, tree hollows, or man-made structures. They are attracted to sugary foods and can be a nuisance at outdoor gatherings or picnics.
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a barbiturate (trade name Nembutal) used as a sedative and hypnotic and antispasmodic
Examples
1. Some Paper Wasp nests have fewer than a hundred individuals while, some Yellow Jacket nests hold up to a couple thousand.
2. Edmund Hughes: I showed up in Vietnam in July of 1970, was assigned to the 116th assault helicopter company to Yellow Jacket platoon, and as a new guy, they call you X new guy, and for the first two or three months you fly with the aircraft commanders that have been there and earned the right to be an aircraft commander.
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