gadfly

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, который настойчиво бросает вызов или раздражает других, особенно задавая провокационные вопросы или критикуя устоявшиеся нормы, часто в политическом или социальном контексте.

A noun referring to a person who persistently challenges or annoys others, especially by asking provocative questions or criticizing established norms, often in a political or social context.

1. InsectC1formal

   A fly that bites livestock, especially horses and cattle, causing them to become agitated.

   Овод

   • The horses were swatting at the gadflies with their tails.
   • Gadflies are a common nuisance on farms during summer.
   • The gadfly's bite can cause significant irritation to cattle.

   Synonymsbotflycleghorseflywarble fly

2. Annoying personC2formal

   A person who deliberately provokes or annoys others, especially by challenging established norms or authority.

   Надоедливый человек

   • The journalist was known as a political gadfly, always questioning government policies.
   • He acted as a gadfly in the boardroom, constantly pushing for change.
   • Socrates famously described himself as a gadfly to the Athenian state.

   Synonymsagitatorannoyancebotherirritantnuisancepestprovokertroublemaker