Why is it called a "flea" market?

Answer 1

same reason other things are called what they are. it doesn't have anything to do with fleas

Answer 2

The term " Flea Market " comes from the French term " Marche Aux Puces. " This was an open market in Paris, that sold goods that were susceptible to infestations by flees and other pests. The first use of the term Flea Market, in the United States can be traced back to the early 1920's.

Answer 3

Flea market comes from the French marche aux puces, a name originally given to a market in Paris. The fleas were thought to be in the goods, because they were of the kind to attract vermin. The earliest English use we have found dates from 1922.

Answer 4

From the French "marche aux puces." It either meant fleas were in the old couches they sold or else the marketers had to flee to a spot outside of Paris cause of Napoleon marching his troops through all the time.

Answer 5

It's a flea market cause its a variety of items and people go from one booth or table to another,Like fleas jumping around.

Answer 6

"There is a general agreement that the term "Flea Market" is a literal translation of the French marche aux puces, an outdoor bazaar in Paris, France, named after those pesky little parasites of the order Siphonaptera (or "wingless bloodsucker") that infested the upholstery of old furniture brought out for sale."

puces is flea in french

Answer 7

I always thought it was an acronym. FLEA: "For Less Expensive Articles" I think my dad told me that. But then again, he is famous for making up stuff like that.

Answer 8

in some of the stuff there is fleas

Answer 9

Becuz....only a flea would shop there....lol

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Answer 10

I don't know, maybe because you are itching to go and buy something