1. a Scottish tradition of exchanging insults or abusive language in verse or speech, often as a form of entertainment or competition
Usage: Scottish; historical; literary

1. to engage in fleying; to exchange insults or abusive remarks
Usage: Scottish; historical; rare

Examples

• The two poets engaged in a spirited fleying match at the festival.
• Medieval Scottish literature contains many examples of fleying between characters.
• They were fleying each other with clever insults and witty remarks.
• The tradition of fleying was popular among Scottish bards and performers.
• He enjoyed fleying with his friends as a form of playful competition.