Meaning of the word yellowjacket in English

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yellowjacket

US /ˈjɛloʊˌdʒækɪt/
UK /ˈjɛləʊˌdʒækɪt/

Noun

a predatory social wasp with black and yellow stripes, typically nesting in the ground

Example:
Be careful when you're eating outside; there's a yellowjacket flying around.
A nest of yellowjackets was found under the porch.