gadfly in German
gadfly in German is Querulant, Quälgeist, Störenfried — gadfly means any dipterous (“two-winged”) insect or fly of the family Oestridae (commonly known as a botfly) or Tabanidae (horsefly), noted for irritating animals by buzzing about them, and biting them to suck their blood; a gadbee.
gadfly in German
Querulant
Quälgeist
Störenfried
What does "gadfly" mean?
- noun Any dipterous (“two-winged”) insect or fly of the family Oestridae (commonly known as a botfly) or Tabanidae (horsefly), noted for irritating animals by buzzing about them, and biting them to suck their blood; a gadbee.
- noun A person or thing that irritates or instigates.
- noun A person who upsets the status quo by posing novel or upsetting questions, or attempts to stimulate innovation by being an irritant.
- noun Synonym of gadabout (“a person who restlessly moves from place to place, seeking amusement or the companionship of others”).
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Frequently asked questions
What is "gadfly" in German?
"gadfly" in German is Querulant, Quälgeist, Störenfried. gadfly means: Any dipterous (“two-winged”) insect or fly of the family Oestridae (commonly known as a botfly) or Tabanidae (horsefly), noted for irritating animals by buzzing about them, and biting them to suck their blood; a gadbee.
Are there other ways to say "gadfly" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "gadfly": Querulant, Quälgeist, Störenfried.
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