Gadfly Definition & Meaning
gadfly
- noun
- a persistently annoying person
- any of various large flies that annoy livestock
"Gadfly" in song lyrics
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"calvinist gadfly"
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Words that rhyme with gadfly
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does gadfly mean?
- a persistently annoying person any of various large flies that annoy livestock
- What part of speech is gadfly?
- Gadfly is a noun.
- How many definitions does gadfly have?
- Gadfly has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).