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yellow jacket

American

noun

any of several paper wasps of the family Vespidae, having black and bright yellow bands.
Slang. a yellow capsule of phenobarbital.

yellow jacket British

noun

any of several social wasps of the genus Vespa, having yellow markings on the body

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Etymology

Origin of yellow jacket

An Americanism dating back to 1790–1800

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yellow jacket

The Academy luncheon was no different, with Eilish turning heads thanks to her casual bandana, yellow jacket and tartan trousers which matched the outfit of her brother Finneas.

From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2024

"We are being told that the rescue mission will be completed soon but it has been five days," Negi, 18, who wore a torn yellow jacket, told Reuters on Thursday.

From Reuters ● Nov. 16, 2023

There was All-Star forward Paul George, in a trucker hat and yellow jacket.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 16, 2022

Brooks, however, did appear at a public event Jan. 6, speaking at Trump’s event at the Ellipse near the White House with body armor underneath his black and yellow jacket.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2022

But after that kiss, as we leaned against the crates, a yellow jacket swooping and arcing over some spilled pop, Irene kissed me again.

From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth

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