noun
flyboy
Flyboy (noun) means an informal term for an aircraft pilot, especially in the military. Example: “The flyboys landed safely after the mission.”
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An informal term for an aircraft pilot, especially in the military.
"Boom! The flyboys are gonna love us for that!"
— Bungie, Halo 3 (2007)
"The flyboys landed safely after the mission."
How to use flyboy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, slightly old-fashioned nickname for a fighter or combat pilot.
When to use it
Informal and somewhat dated; often used affectionately or with a bit of swagger.
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Word forms
- Plural
- flyboys
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The _____ landed safely after the mission.
Etymology
A simple compound of "fly" and "boy."
Rhymes for flyboy
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What does “flyboy” mean?
The word “flyboy” means an informal term for an aircraft pilot, especially in the military. In plain terms, a casual, slightly old-fashioned nickname for a fighter or combat pilot.
How do you use “flyboy” in a sentence?
Here is “flyboy” used in a sentence: “The flyboys landed safely after the mission.”
What part of speech is “flyboy”?
“Flyboy” is a noun.
What is the meaning of flyboy?
"flyboy" (noun) means an informal term for an aircraft pilot, especially in the military.
