gadfly in Danish
gadfly in Danish is provokatør, urostifter — gadfly means a fly, such as a botfly or horsefly, that bites animals and feeds on their blood, irritating them.
gadfly in Danish
provokatør
(specifically) A person who upsets the status quo by posing novel or upsetting questions, or attempts to stimulate innovation by being an irritant.
urostifter
(specifically) A person who upsets the status quo by posing novel or upsetting questions, or attempts to stimulate innovation by being an irritant.
What does "gadfly" mean?
- noun A fly, such as a botfly or horsefly, that bites animals and feeds on their blood, irritating them.
- noun A person or thing that annoys others or stirs up trouble.
- noun Someone who challenges accepted ideas or asks awkward questions in order to bring about change.
- noun Someone who moves restlessly from place to place looking for fun or company.
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What is "gadfly" in Danish?
"gadfly" in Danish is provokatør, urostifter. gadfly means: A fly, such as a botfly or horsefly, that bites animals and feeds on their blood, irritating them.
Are there other ways to say "gadfly" in Danish?
Yes — Danish has 2 translations listed for "gadfly": provokatør, urostifter.
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