gadfly in Finnish
gadfly in Finnish is häirikkö, piikittelijä — gadfly means a fly, such as a botfly or horsefly, that bites animals and feeds on their blood, irritating them.
gadfly in Finnish
häirikkö
(specifically) A person who upsets the status quo by posing novel or upsetting questions, or attempts to stimulate innovation by being an irritant.
piikittelijä
A person or thing that irritates or instigates.
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 Finnish?
"gadfly" in Finnish is häirikkö, piikittelijä. 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 Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "gadfly": häirikkö, piikittelijä.
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