Gadflies
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:15 pts8 letters
Definition of Gadflies
noun
- Any dipterous insect of the family Oestridae, commonly known as botflies.
- A horsefly: any of various species of fly, of the family Tabanidae, noted for buzzing about animals and sucking their blood.
- 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.
"He's a regular gadfly and takes advantage of his friend's generosity."
Anagrams of Gadflies
No exact anagrams found for "gadflies". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
g2
a1
d2
f4
l1
i1
e1
s1
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Gadflies
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Gadflies"
Gadflies is a 8-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Gadflies" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "gadflies" is a medium-scoring word.