Main Entry: ¹flying

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