Fly-paper
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fly-paper is a noun meaning Alternative form of flypaper.
Meaning
Alternative form of flypaper.
Example Sentences
Be firm, Woody, don't get fly-papered into staying on here.
We get rid of flies with fly-spray and by hanging up fly-paper.
: Mrs. Maybrick purchased these fly-papers from two chemists' shops, where she was well known.
For people who fear getting fly-papered by a first job, the Tremayne case makes it clear that the first job can be a stepping-stone to bigger and better things.
Word Forms
- fly-papers
- fly-papering
- fly-papered
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fly-wire, fly swatter, fly-sheet, flier, touchpaper, flytip.
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