flyer

Definition

A printed handbill or leaflet distributed to promote an event, business, or cause; also used as slang for an impressive skateboarding or BMX trick performed airborne.

Example Usage

The band handed out flyers at the venue to promote their upcoming show.

Origin

From Old French 'fleier' (to fly), first applied to printed materials in the 1920s.

Fun Fact

In skateboarding culture, pulling off a sick flyer can earn respect and social media clout among peers.

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