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gadfly
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gadfly
(noun)
gadfly
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ˈ
gædˌflaɪ/
noun
plural
gadflies
gadfly
/
ˈ
gædˌflaɪ/
noun
plural
gadflies
Britannica Dictionary definition of GADFLY
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someone who annoys people by being very critical
a political
gadfly
[=a person who criticizes politicians, political decisions, etc.]
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