on the fly

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 26, 2005

on the fly

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 21, 2008

on the fly

Making some shit up on the spur of the moment.

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

on the fly

as quickly as possible

I need that chicken dish on the fly!

by aaron December 02, 2003

on the fly

To hop a moving freight train.

"The train didn't stop there so we had to catch out on the fly."

by Preachur April 19, 2006

on the fly

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

on the fly

used at the end of ya drink order at cha local coffee joint when ya wants it to go

I'll have a double half-caf latte on the fly.

by Tentochi February 11, 2005