flite

or flyte

[ flahyt ]

verb (used without object)

, flit·ed, flit·ing.

1. to dispute; wrangle; scold; jeer.

noun

1. a dispute or wrangle; scolding.

flite

/ flaɪt; fləɪt /

verb

1. tr to scold or rail at

noun

1. a dispute or scolding

Word History and Origins

Origin of flite¹

First recorded before 900; (verb) Middle English fliten, Old English flītan “to strive, contend”; akin to Middle High German vlīzen ( German Fleiss “industry”), Old Saxon flītan; (noun) Middle English; Old English flīt “strife, abuse,” derivative of the verb

Word History and Origins

Origin of flite¹

Old English flītan to wrangle, of Germanic origin; related to Old Frisian flīt strife, Old High German flīz strife

Example Sentences

The “Ghosted” star later shared multiple loving photos with the “Flite” actor on his Instagram account, which has since been deactivated.

From Los Angeles Times

Many other brands have very similar infinity-symbol logos, including those of web development software sold by Microsoft, a model of Top Flite golf balls, a wealth management firm and the rock band Hoobastank.

From New York Times

Now the boards are sold by two companies: Lift, owned by Mr. Leason, and Flite, owned by David Trewern, a sailer and surfer in Australia.

From New York Times

But Mcmurtrey bought it, towed it home and set about finding local businesses that could help him restore the strange, aerodynamic-shaped camper trailer with the name “Aero Flite” on the side.

From Washington Times

Martin founded the state’s Top Flite Junior Tour in 1984, introducing thousands of children to the game of golf.

From Washington Times