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45+ Words that rhyme with flying

Flying is a 1-syllable word with 45 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are crying, dying, buying. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of flying

adjective
  1. moving swiftly; "fast-flying planes"; "played the difficult passage with flying fingers"
  2. hurried and brief; "paid a flying visit"; "took a flying glance at the book"; "a quick inspection"; "a fast visit"
noun
  1. an instance of traveling by air; "flying was still an exciting adventure for him"

Examples of "flying" in lyrics

See how flying is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "aeronautically Aaron is I, Aaron is high, Aaron is flying"
    Aceyalone — Deep and Wide
  • "Bullets flying"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — Show Gone Wrong
  • "Shoe bombs on airplanes but I'm still flying"
    Annakin Slayd — Alive

What do these rhymes mean?

buying
the act of buying; "buying and selling fill their days"; "shrewd purchasing requires considerable knowledge"
crying
demanding attention; "clamant needs"; "a crying need
dying
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be; "a dying man"; "his dying wish
frying
cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle
spying
keeping a secret or furtive watch the act of keeping a secret watch for intelligence purposes the act of detecting

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "flying" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like crying, dying, buying create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with flying?
Words that rhyme with flying include: crying, dying, buying, frying, spying, trying, tying, dyeing, prying, undying, and 35 more.
How many syllables does flying have?
Flying has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with flying?
There are 45 words that rhyme with flying: 45 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for flying in a song?
The strongest rhymes for flying in songwriting are crying, dying, buying. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with flying?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with flying include crying, dying, buying, frying, spying. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: crying, dying; 1-syllable: undying, supplying; 2-syllable: overlying, underlying. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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