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gadfly in German

gadfly in German is Querulant, Quälgeist, Störenfried — gadfly means a fly, such as a botfly or horsefly, that bites animals and feeds on their blood, irritating them.

gadfly in German

Querulant
noun
Quälgeist
noun
Störenfried
noun

What does "gadfly" mean?

  1. noun A fly, such as a botfly or horsefly, that bites animals and feeds on their blood, irritating them.
  2. noun A person or thing that annoys others or stirs up trouble.
  3. noun Someone who challenges accepted ideas or asks awkward questions in order to bring about change.
  4. noun Someone who moves restlessly from place to place looking for fun or company.
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What is "gadfly" in German?
"gadfly" in German is Querulant, Quälgeist, Störenfried. 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 German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "gadfly": Querulant, Quälgeist, Störenfried.
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