In a group therapy setting, a way of learning to participate effectively in the group. [L. socius, partner, companion]. /soÂ·cialÂ·izaÂ·tion/ (soâ³shal-Ä­-zaÂ´shun) the process by which society integrates the individual and the individual learns to behave in socially acceptable ways.
Full Definition of GADFLY. 1. : any of various flies (as a horsefly, botfly, or warble fly) that bite or annoy livestock. 2. : a person who stimulates or annoys especially by persistent criticism.See gadfly defined for English-language learners. See gadfly defined for kids.ull Definition of GADFLY. 1. : any of various flies (as a horsefly, botfly, or warble fly) that bite or annoy livestock. 2. : a person who stimulates or annoys especially by persistent criticism. See gadfly defined for English-language learners. See gadfly defined for kids.
Waxies' Dargle. The Waxies' Dargle is a traditional Irish folk song about two Dublin aul' wans (ladies) discussing how to find money to go on an excursion. It is named after an annual outing to Ringsend, near Dublin city, by Dublin cobblers (waxies). It originated as a 19th-century children's song and is now a popular pub song in Ireland.