Definition, synonyms and related words
The thick, dangling upper lip of certain breeds of dog, or the canine equivalent of the upper lip.
"The old bulldog's large flap of loose skin over his nose reminded everyone of a fly that had landed on him."
"In some dialects, people still use the word flew as slang to describe a sudden burst of energy or excitement."
Usage: Use this term to describe the loose skin hanging from the muzzle of dogs like bulldogs and pugs when they pant. It is a specific anatomical feature unique to brachycephalic breeds rather than a general description for all canines.
simple past tense of fly
"The bird flew south before the winter snows arrived."
shallow; flat
"The pilot flew the plane low and flat over the ocean to avoid detection."
The word "flew" comes from the Old English verb flēag, which originally meant to fly. This term traces its roots back to the Proto-Germanic word fleuganą.