n.
Function: adjective
Date: before 12th century
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