gadflies

/G AE1 D F L AY0 Z/
noun
  1. 1

    Any dipterous insect of the family Oestridae, commonly known as botflies.

    syn:botfly
  2. 2

    A horsefly: any of various species of fly, of the family Tabanidae, noted for buzzing about animals and sucking their blood.

  3. 3

    One who upsets the status quo by posing upsetting or novel questions, or attempts to stimulate innovation by proving an irritant.

  4. 4

    One who merely irritates without making useful suggestions.

  5. 5

    A bloodsucker; a person who takes without giving back.

    โ€œHe's a regular gadfly and takes advantage of his friend's generosity.โ€

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