English-Finnish translations for gadfly

Definition of gadfly

  • Any dipterous insect of the family Oestridae, commonly known as botflies
  • A horsefly: any of various species of fly, of the family Tabanidae, noted for buzzing about animals and sucking their blood
  • One who upsets the status quo by posing upsetting or novel questions, or attempts to stimulate innovation by proving an irritant
  • One who merely irritates without making useful suggestions

Examples

  • Hes a regular gadfly and takes advantage of his friends generosity

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