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to stimulate innovation by proving an irritant."The new employee, a real gadfly, constantly questioned the company's outdated procedures, pushing them to adopt more efficient methods.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