English dictionary
Hint: In most browsers you can lookup any word by double click it.
English adjective: fly-by-night | |||
| 1. | fly-by-night (of businesses and businessmen) unscrupulous | ||
| Samples | A shady operation. | ||
| Synonyms | shady | ||
| Similar | untrustworthy, untrusty | ||
| Antonyms | trustworthy, trusty | ||
| 2. | fly-by-night ephemeral | ||
| Samples | The symphony is no fly-by-night venture. | ||
| Similar | impermanent, temporary | ||
| Antonyms | lasting, permanent | ||
English noun: fly-by-night | |||
| 1. | fly-by-night (person) a debtor who flees to avoid paying | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | debitor, debtor | ||
Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
Web design: Orcapia v/Per Bang. English edition: .
2025 onlineordbog.dk
Web design: Orcapia v/Per Bang. English edition: .
2025 onlineordbog.dk