A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

GNAT

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