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Meaning of fly-by-night

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

fly-by-night

Pronunciation:

noun

Definitions

  1. A creature which flies at night; a nocturnal flier or traveler.

  2. One who departs or flees at night in order to avoid creditors, law enforcement etc.

    Example: Do not give your credit card number to that fly-by-night operation.

  3. A person or business that appears and/or disappears rapidly, appearing untrustworthy, or giving an impression of transience.

  4. A traveling businessman or tradesman.