Flytes

/flaɪts/ noun

Definition

Plural of 'flyte'; multiple instances of harsh or witty insult exchanges, or poems/performances of such exchanges.

Etymology

Plural form of 'flyte,' used to refer to several formalized insult exchanges or the literary pieces documenting them.

Kelly Says

Famous flytes were actually published and celebrated in Renaissance Scotland—people collected them like we collect funny videos today, reading about who had the sharpest tongue!

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