A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

GNAT

Sun, 18 Feb '24
Tiny member of a swarm
Mon, 28 Aug '23
Annoying insect
Fri, 14 Apr '23
Little annoyance
Wed, 29 Mar '23
Irksome buzzer
Tue, 22 Nov '22
Summer pest
Mon, 6 Jun '22
Swarming pest
Sun, 27 Feb '22
Airborne irritant
Mon, 7 Feb '22
Swarming pest
Sun, 25 Jul '21
Pesky insect
Mon, 22 Feb '21
Insect you may swat away
Thu, 4 Feb '21
Itty-bitty biter
Mon, 18 Jan '21
Insect flying in a cloud