I. adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from present participle of flien to fly — more at fly
1. : moving or capable of moving in the air with or as if with wings
flying clouds
2. : moving or made by moving lightly or rapidly
sped on flying feet
made a flying start
: intended for rapid movement or action
a flying coach
3. : passing about freely and usually without evident authority
flying rumors
4. : fleeting , transitory , brief
a flying impression
a flying visit
5. : having stylized wings — see brand illustration
6. of stairs : ascending without a turn
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from gerund of flien
1. flyings plural : fly II 7d
2. flyings plural , South & Midland : the lower leaves of the tobacco plant
3. : locomotion by air