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FLYBLOWN
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Dictionary entry overview: What does flyblown mean?
• FLYBLOWN (adjective)
The adjective FLYBLOWN has 3 senses:
1. spoiled and covered with eggs and larvae of flies
2. foul and run-down and repulsive
3. blemished, especially of reputation
Familiarity information: FLYBLOWN used as an adjective is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Spoiled and covered with eggs and larvae of flies
Synonyms:
flyblown; maggoty
Context example:
a sack of maggoty apricots
Similar:
stale (lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Foul and run-down and repulsive
Synonyms:
Context example:
sordid shantytowns
Similar:
dirty; soiled; unclean (soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Blemished, especially of reputation
Context example:
a flyblown reputation
Similar:
blemished (marred by imperfections)
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