Added 9 October 2026 flyblown /ˈflaɪˌbləʊn/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsObscure Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about flyblown at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Spoiled and covered with eggs and larvae of flies. flyblown meat Foul and run-down and repulsive. a flyblown bar on the edge of town Blemished, especially of reputation. a flyblown reputation Related Words: sulliedsoileduncleanblemishedtarnishedsqualiddirtydamagedtaintedspottedstainedstale Back to today's word