noun Download 🔗Share Any dipterous insect of the family Oestridae, commonly known as botflies. Examples : "The rancher worried about his cattle because the gadfly, a type of fly, was laying eggs on their skin. " insect animal biology nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A horsefly: any of various species of fly, of the family Tabanidae, noted for buzzing about animals and sucking their blood. Examples : "A gadfly buzzed around the horse, trying to bite it. " animal insect biology nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share One who upsets the status quo by posing upsetting or novel questions, or attempts to stimulate innovation by proving an irritant. Examples : "The new employee, a real gadfly, constantly questioned the company's outdated procedures, pushing them to adopt more efficient methods. " philosophy culture society attitude person politics character mind Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share One who merely irritates without making useful suggestions. Examples : "My brother is a real gadfly; he constantly complains about my cooking but never offers to help or give me recipes. " character person attitude philosophy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A bloodsucker; a person who takes without giving back. Examples : "My brother is a real gadfly; he always borrows my things but never returns them or offers anything in exchange. " person character animal insect Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
