flying meaning and definition

FLYING noun

Definition of flying (noun)

1. an instance of traveling by air
   • "flying was still an exciting adventure for him"
   • synonyms: flight

FLYING adjective

Definition of flying (adjective)

1. moving swiftly
   • "fast-flying planes"; "played the difficult passage with flying fingers"
   • synonyms: fast-flying
2. hurried and brief
   • "paid a flying visit"; "took a flying glance at the book"; "a quick inspection"; "a fast visit"
   • synonyms: fast, quick