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describing something done in a casual or informal manner; also, something said or done quickly or in passing.
"I just processed that order on the fly without making any notes."

"I don't remember mentioning anything about the party to Jenn's sister, must have said it on the fly."
by hipster July 09, 2005
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v. collectively or individually finding someone/something to blame for a problem, as opposed to brainstorming which connotes finding solutions to a problem

n. the act of finding someone/something to blame for a problem

(from a TV ad for HD television)
The committee commenced blamestorming over the situation rather than seeking solutions to the problem.
by TBea April 22, 2008
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In the food industry, when a server has the kitchen haul ass making a dish he/she either forgot or that the customer ordered last minute. A dish "on the fly" is top priority.
"Oh shit, I forgot the manicotti! Well, I better tell the kitchen to make it on the fly"
by yomomo March 20, 2008
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Chcek out this song I made on the fly: "John's house in the middle of East Reach" (sung to the tune of Madness's Our House)
by the_rudster March 15, 2018
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The ability to do a task when one is away from home, usually in a technology realm.
Checking my email on the fly is easy with my cell phone.
by Ralos led Naes January 09, 2005
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