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gadfly

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2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

gadfly

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gadfly is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, gadfly is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofgadfly

1noun
  • Any dipterous insect of the family Oestridae, commonly known as botflies.

    Synonyms: botfly

  • A horsefly: any of various species of fly, of the family Tabanidae, noted for buzzing about animals and sucking their blood.

    Synonyms: horsefly, "stoat-fly", stout

  • One who upsets the status quo by posing upsetting or novel questions, or attempts to stimulate innovation by proving an irritant.
  • One who merely irritates without making useful suggestions.
  • A bloodsucker; a person who takes without giving back.

    Synonyms: bloodsucker

    Example: "He's a regular gadfly and takes advantage of his friend's generosity."

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