flyboy

/ˈflaɪˌbɔɪ/
noun
  1. A pilot, especially a military pilot or one who is very skilled and confident.
    • The movie follows a cocky flyboy who learns humility through teamwork.
    • My grandfather was a flyboy in the Air Force during the war.
    • The young flyboy showed off his skills at the air show.
  2. A person who is very interested in flying or aviation, often in a casual or enthusiastic way.
    • Ever since he was a kid, he's been a total flyboy, building model planes and reading about jets.
    • She's a real flyboy at heart, always volunteering for flight simulator sessions.
    • The local flyboys gather at the airport every Saturday to talk about planes.
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