Definition of "flyer" in English

noun

1. That which flies, as a bird or insect.

2. A machine that flies.

3. (dated) An airplane pilot.

4. A person who travels by airplane.

5. A leaflet, often for advertising.

6. The part of a spinning machine that twists the thread as it takes it to and winds it on the bobbin

7. (architecture) An arch that connects a flying buttress into the structure it supports.

8. (acrobatics, cheerleading, synchronized swimming) A person who is lifted and/or thrown by another person or persons.

9. (firearms) A stray shot away from the group on a target.

10. A standard rectangular step of a staircase (as opposed to a winder).

11. A female kangaroo; a roo; a doe; a jill.

12. A leap or jump.

13. A risky investment or other venture.

14. (informal) A fast-moving person or thing.

15. (sports) A false start

16. (music) Synonym of flying cymbal.

verb

1. (intransitive) To distribute flyers (leaflets).

2. (transitive) To distribute flyers in (a location) or to (recipients).

adjective

1. comparative form of fly: more fly