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flyaway

[flahy-uh-wey]
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adjective

fluttering or streaming in the wind; windblown: flyaway hair.
flighty; frivolous; giddy.
ready for flight: flyaway aircraft.

Origin of flyaway

First recorded in 1765–75; adj. use of verb phrase fly away
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Examples from the Web for flyaway

Historical Examples of flyaway

  • I shall take the Flyaway back to Portsmouth harbor as soon as I can get there.

    Little By Little

    William Taylor Adams

  • At this time Paul put the Flyaway about, and laid her course due west.

    Little By Little

    William Taylor Adams

  • Friday came, and the officers and crew of the Flyaway were all on board.

    Little By Little

    William Taylor Adams

  • On the Flyaway this rope ran through a double block, or tackle.

    Little By Little

    William Taylor Adams

  • "We think of going on a cruise in the Flyaway," said Thomas.

    Little By Little

    William Taylor Adams

British Dictionary definitions for flyaway

flyaway

adjective

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

noun

a person who is frivolous or flighty
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