Gadfly (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural gad·flies.
  1. any of various flies, as a stable fly or warble fly, that bite or annoy domestic animals.
  2. a person who persistently annoys or provokes others with criticism, schemes, ideas, demands, requests, etc.
noun plural -flies
  1. any of various large dipterous flies, esp the horsefly, that annoy livestock by sucking their blood
  2. a constantly irritating or harassing person
Gadfly (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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