gadflies

Meanings

• noun

  Small flying insects that annoy or bother larger animals, including humans, by persistently following and biting them.

  - "The gadflies were a nuisance to the cattle as they spent most of their day bothering them."
  - "People were swatting at gadflies during their picnic."

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Synonyms

bloodsucker , botfly , horsefly , stoat-fly , stout

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gadflies
flies , lies , skies

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Variants

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gadflies , gadfly

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Etymology

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From Old English 'gadfleoge', meaning 'horsefly'.

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Trivia

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1. Gadflies are attracted to dark colors.

2. They have a lifespan of around two weeks.

3. Gadflies can transmit diseases to animals and humans.

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Related Concepts

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1. Nuisance insects: Gadflies belong to the family of nuisance insects that annoy and bother animals and humans.

2. Horseflies: Gadflies are a type of horsefly, characterized by their large size and irritating bites.

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Culture

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In literature, gadflies are often used as metaphors for individuals or situations that irritate or annoy, causing discomfort or change. For example, in 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell, the character Napoleon is described as a gadfly to the other animals.

How to Memorize "gadflies"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small flying insect that follows and bothers larger animals and humans.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gadflies' with the image of a horsefly or a small irritating insect.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Gadflies bother big animals' to remember the meaning of the word.

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