Word: FLY
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Definition of FLY
- Any insect of the order Diptera; characterized by having two wings (except for some wingless species), also called true flies.
- (non-technical) Especially, any of the insects of the family Muscidae, such as the common housefly (other families of Diptera include mosquitoes and midges).
- Any similar, but unrelated insect such as dragonfly or butterfly.
- The action of flying; flight.
- An act of flying.
"There was a good wind, so I decided to give the kite a fly."
- A fly ball.
- To hit a fly ball; to hit a fly ball that is caught for an out. Compare ground (verb) and line (verb).
"Jones flied to right in his last at-bat."
- To travel through the air, another gas or a vacuum, without being in contact with a grounded surface.
"Birds of passage fly to warmer regions as it gets colder in winter."
- To flee, to escape (from).
"Fly, my lord! The enemy are upon us!"
- To cause to fly (travel or float in the air): to transport via air or the like.
"Birds fly their prey to their nest to feed it to their young."
- Quick-witted, alert, mentally sharp.
- Well dressed, smart in appearance; in style, cool.
"He's pretty fly."
- Beautiful; displaying physical beauty.
- (rural) A wing.
"The bullet barely grazed the wild fowl's fly."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "fly", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "fly" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FLY a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FLY worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FLY? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
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- # the fly effect
- # master of fly
- # playing with fly
- # in terms of fly
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