flown

Definition

  • adjective: filled to excess
  • past participle of 'fly'
  • synonyms: gon

Examples

  • All their children have 'flown the coop'. [=have moved away from home]

  • Her books are filled with abstract ideas and 'high-flown' language.

  • In the morning the suspect had 'flown the coop'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) was treated with some kind of toxin. They poisoned it? - Not according to them. - What did they say? Not much. They're being flown up here tomorrow... and on Wednesday at , you'll catch a transport down to Cuba for the day... to find out what you can. Meantime, go and see (..)
    1992 A Few Good Men