flyaway

[ flahy-uh-wey ]

adjective

1. fluttering or streaming in the wind; windblown:

   flyaway hair.

2. flighty; frivolous; giddy.
3. ready for flight:

   flyaway aircraft.

flyaway

/ ˈflaɪəˌweɪ /

adjective

1. (of hair or clothing) loose and fluttering
2. frivolous or flighty; giddy

noun

1. a person who is frivolous or flighty

Word History and Origins

Origin of flyaway¹

First recorded in 1765–75; adj. use of verb phrase fly away

Example Sentences

TRESemmeThis award-winning device has been designed for speed with technology that minimizes flyaways.

From Popular-Science

There was not a single flyaway in sight, and her hair didn’t budge.

From Washington Post

Poor little Flyaway was lifted out of the shawl, and kissed over and over again.

From Project Gutenberg

The flyaway locks were indeed braided together, but the heavy braid was rough and uneven.

From Project Gutenberg

Flyaway thrust her hand into her wet pocket to make sure the wee vial of white dots was still there.

From Project Gutenberg

"Guess they's eatin' dinner in here," decided Flyaway, after looking about for a few seconds.

From Project Gutenberg

A fly, buzzing in from out doors, had long been trying to settle on Flyaway's restless nose.

From Project Gutenberg