Dictionary
1flying
adjective
: moving or able to move in the air
Full Definition of FLYING
1
a : moving or capable of moving in the air b : moving or made by moving rapidly <flying feet> <a flying leap> c : very brief
2
: intended for ready movement or action <a flying squad car>
3
: having stylized wings —used especially of livestock brand marks
4
: of or relating to the operation of aircraft <a flying club>
5
: traversed or to be traversed (as in speed-record trials) after a running start <a flying kilometer>
— with flying colors
: with complete or eminent success
See flying defined for English-language learners
See flying defined for kids
ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of FLYING
before 12th century
Related to FLYING
- Synonyms
- cursory, drive-by, hasty, gadarene, headlong, helter-skelter, hurried, overhasty, pell-mell, precipitate, precipitous, rash, rushed
- Antonyms
- deliberate, unhurried, unrushed
2flying
noun
: the activity of traveling in an aircraft
Full Definition of FLYING
1
: travel by air
2
: the operation of an aircraft or spacecraft
See flying defined for English-language learners
First Known Use of FLYING
1548
Learn More About FLYING
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: flying bentPrevious Word in the Dictionary: fly–inAll Words Near: flying
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up flying? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).