Fly Definition
fly
adjective
- (British informal) not to be deceived or hoodwinked
noun
- two-winged insects characterized by active flight
- flap consisting of a piece of canvas that can be drawn back to provide entrance to a tent
- an opening in a garment that is closed by a zipper or by buttons concealed under a fold of cloth
- (baseball) a hit that flies up in the air
- fisherman's lure consisting of a fishhook decorated to look like an insect
verb
- travel through the air; be airborne; "Man cannot fly"
- move quickly or suddenly; "He flew about the place"
- operate an airplane; "The pilot flew to Cuba"
- transport by aeroplane; "We fly flowers from the Caribbean to North America"
- cause to fly or float; "fly a kite"
- be dispersed or disseminated; "Rumors and accusations are flying"
- change quickly from one emotional state to another; "fly into a rage"
- pass away rapidly; "Time flies like an arrow"; "Time fleeing beneath him"
- travel in an airplane; "she is flying to Cincinnati tonight"; "Are we driving or flying?"
- display in the air or cause to float; "fly a kite"; "All nations fly their flags in front of the U.N."
- run away quickly; "He threw down his gun and fled"
- travel over (an area of land or sea) in an aircraft; "Lindbergh was the first to fly the Atlantic"
- hit a fly
- decrease rapidly and disappear; "the money vanished in las Vegas"; "all my stock assets have vaporized"
"Fly" in song lyrics
See how fly is used in real songs:
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"She said Juanita's my nickname, call me Spanish fly"
2 Live Crew — Mamalopenga -
"Have you ever met a girl who dressed real fly"
2 Live Crew — I Can't Go for That -
"Why are those guys so freakin' fly?"
2nd II None f/ Playa Hamm — Pawdy
Words that rhyme with fly
Usage tips for "fly"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "fly" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for fly to find words that pair well.