flyspecking
/ˈflaɪˌspɛkɪŋ/
noun
- The act or process of marking something with tiny spots, especially from flies.
- The farmer noticed flyspecking on the apples and decided to harvest early.
- Flyspecking on the ceiling meant it was time to clean the kitchen thoroughly.
- Regular cleaning prevents flyspecking on windows and mirrors.
adjective
- That marks or covers with tiny spots.
- The flyspecking residue was hard to remove from the fabric.
- A flyspecking habit of the pests ruined the crop's appearance.
- The flyspecking insects left their marks on the fresh paint.