flyswatter

noun

fly·swat·ter | \ ˈflī-ˌswä-tər

Definition of flyswatter

: a device for killing insects that consists of a flat piece of perforated rubber or plastic or fine-mesh wire netting attached to a handle

Examples of flyswatter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Because Kentucky’s Reid Jolly, a 6-5 wing, is cruising down the court for a breakaway layup, but here comes LaRavia, chasing him down, rising high above him, smearing the ball against the glass, like a flyswatter on a fly. — Gregg Doyel, Indianapolis Star, "Doyel: Just how good is Jake LaRavia? Indiana State's opponents will find out soon enough," 9 June 2019 Childhood family vacations meant the battered old station wagon, replete with backseat sibling brawls and Mom wielding the flyswatter of road-weary justice from up front. — Craig Bicknell, WIRED, "Quixtar, But Not Quick Bucks," 13 Apr. 2000

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'flyswatter.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for flyswatter

flyswatter

noun

English Language Learners Definition of flyswatter

: a device used for killing flies and other insects that consists of a flat piece of plastic or other material attached to a handle

See the full definition for flyswatter in the English Language Learners Dictionary

flyswatter

Definition of flyswatter

Examples of flyswatter in a Sentence

First Known Use of flyswatter

English Language Learners Definition of flyswatter

WORD OF THE DAY