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Definition gadfly

Etymology

From gad (“spike”) +‎ fly.

Noun

gadfly (plural gadflies)

  1. Any dipterous insect of the family Oestridae, commonly known as botflies.
  2. A horsefly: any of various species of fly, of the family Tabanidae, noted for buzzing about animals and sucking their blood.
  3. (figuratively) One who upsets the status quo by posing upsetting or novel questions, or attempts to stimulate innovation by proving an irritant.
  4. (derogatory) One who merely irritates without making useful suggestions.
  5. (derogatory, slang) A bloodsucker; a person who takes without giving back.

Results 44 Words with the letters GADFLY

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GADFLY 15
5 letter words with the letters GADFLY 
GLADY 11
4 letter words with the letters GADFLY 
AGLY 9
FLAG 10
FLAY 10
GLAD 8
LADY 8
YALD 8
3 letter words with the letters GADFLY 
DAG 6
DAL 5
DAY 6
FAD 7
FAY 8
FLY 9
GAD 6
GAL 6
GAY 7
LAD 5
LAG 6
LAY 6
YAG 7
2 letter words with the letters GADFLY 
AD 3
AG 4
AL 3
AY 4
DA 3
FA 5
LA 3
YA 4

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