verb
- past tense of flyte; to engage in a heated exchange of insults or abuse, especially in a ritualized or poetic manner
Usage: archaic; chiefly Scottish and Northern English; literary
Examples
- The two poets flyted with elaborate insults at the court gathering.
- In medieval Scottish tradition, bards flyted to demonstrate their wit and verbal skill.
- They flyted back and forth, each trying to outdo the other with cutting remarks.
- The characters flyted throughout the scene, their barbs growing sharper with each exchange.