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fly-by-night

1 of 2

noun

1
: one that seeks to evade responsibilities and especially creditors by flight
2
: one without established reputation or standing
especially : a shaky business enterprise

fly-by-night

2 of 2

adjective

1
: given to making a quick profit usually by shady or irresponsible acts
2
: transitory, passing
fly-by-night fashions

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1822, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1914, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fly-by-night was in 1822

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