fly

fly · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To move through the air using wings.

  2. 2.

    To travel by aircraft.

  3. 3.

    To move or be hurled quickly through the air.

  4. 4.

    To pass quickly.

  5. 5.

    To operate an aircraft.

  6. 6.

    A small flying insect, especially a housefly.

  7. 7.

    The opening at the front of pants.

  8. 8.

    Stylish and fashionable.

Phrases & expressions

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    fly by — To pass quickly.
  • •
    fly off the handle — To lose one's temper.
  • •
    time flies — Time passes quickly.
  • •
    on the fly — Done quickly while doing something else.
  • •
    fly in the face of — To be contrary to.
  • •
    let fly — To attack or criticize.
  • •
    wouldn't hurt a fly — Very gentle person.

Related words

Antonyms: crawl, walk
See also: flew, flight, flown, soar
Synonyms: glide, soar, travel

Etymology

From Old English flēogan ("to fly"), from Proto-Germanic fleuganą.