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 brief2: intended for ready movement or action <a flying squad car>3: having stylized wings —used especially of livestock brand marks4: 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