noun General Slang

big fly

BIG-FLY · noun · slang

A home run, especially a towering one.

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A home run, prized as slang because the two words 'sing' together; often used for a dramatic long ball.

“Ohtani hit a big fly to dead center that nobody was catching.”
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big fly In A Sentence

Ohtani hit a big fly to dead center that nobody was catching.

Origin & Usage

American baseball broadcast slang for a home run.

People Also Ask

What does 'big fly' mean in baseball?

A big fly is slang for a home run, especially a dramatic or towering one hit deep into the outfield stands.

Why is a home run called a 'big fly'?

It's broadcast slang prized because the two words sing together, evoking the big, high flight of a long ball.

Is 'big fly' used for any home run?

It can be, but it's most often used for an impressive, deep home run rather than a short one that just clears the wall.

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