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flyblownMain Entry: fly·blown Pronunciation: \ˈflī-ˌblōn\ Function: adjective Date: circa 1529 1 a : not pure : tainted <a world flyblown with the vices of irresponsible power — V. L. Parrington> b : not bright and new : seedy, moth-eaten c : trite, hackneyed <a long list of flyblown metaphors — Horizon>
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