gadflies
/G AE1 D F L AY0 Z/noun
- 1
Any dipterous insect of the family Oestridae, commonly known as botflies.
syn:botfly - 2
- 3
One who upsets the status quo by posing upsetting or novel questions, or attempts to stimulate innovation by proving an irritant.
- 4
One who merely irritates without making useful suggestions.
- 5
A bloodsucker; a person who takes without giving back.
โHe's a regular gadfly and takes advantage of his friend's generosity.โ
syn:bloodsucker
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