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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

gadfly

/ˈɡædflaɪ/ noun · British & US
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What does gadfly mean?

noun

A person who persistently annoys or criticizes someone, often in a humorous or satirical way. A horsefly that bites a horse repeatedly.

Example

"The journalist was seen as a gadfly by the government, constantly asking difficult questions."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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