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Gadfly

Noun

Definiciones

1.NounAny dipterous (“two-winged”) insect or fly of the family Oestridae (commonly known as a botfly) or Tabanidae (horsefly), noted for irritating animals by buzzing about them, and biting them to suck their blood; a gadbee.
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2.NounA person or thing that irritates or instigates. A person who upsets the status quo by posing novel or upsetting questions, or attempts to stimulate innovation by being an irritant.
"He’s a regular gadfly and takes advantage of his friend’s generosity."
3.NounA person or thing that irritates or instigates. A person who upsets the status quo by posing novel or upsetting questions, or attempts to stimulate innovation by being an irritant.
4.NounA person who upsets the status quo by posing novel or upsetting questions, or attempts to stimulate innovation by being an irritant.
5.NounSynonym of gadabout (“a person who restlessly moves from place to place, seeking amusement or the companionship of others”).
6.NounA person who takes without giving back; a bloodsucker.
"He’s a regular gadfly and takes advantage of his friend’s generosity."
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