What does yellowjacket mean?
A yellow and black wasp, typically the female of the species Vespula maculifrons, known for its painful sting. In North America, the term is often used to refer to any species of wasp in the genus Vespula.
Example
"The yellowjacket was a nuisance at the outdoor picnic, stinging several people who tried to shoo it away."
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