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フライング

also: フライイング

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Meanings

1

noun

flying

Direct loanword meaning 'flying', used in compounds like フライングディスク (flying disc) or フライングフィッシュ (flying fish). Rarely used alone.

2

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

false start

abbreviation

Abbreviation of フライングスタート (flying start). Used in sports for starting before the signal, and metaphorically for acting prematurely.

See also: フライングスタート

3

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

doing something before the scheduled time; breaking the street date

Extended from the false start sense; refers to releasing information, products, or taking action before the official time. Common in business and media contexts.

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