2006-10-25 07:31:23 · 7 answers · asked by Warm Custard 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
*Why is a man's zipper referred to as a "fly"? *
Fly, noun: a strip of material sewn along one edge of a garment opening for concealing buttons, zippers, or other fasteners.
If your zipper is not zipped up, your fly
( strip of material sewn along one edge )
is open.
Have a pleasant day.
2006-10-25 08:04:30 · answer #1 · answered by zurioluchi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a theory for this. When jeans were first invented, basically only men wore them. One man noticed anothers pants unzipped and told him if he didnt zip his pants something was going to 'fly' out. So it caught on and was then on refered to as a fly.
2006-10-25 07:36:43 · answer #2 · answered by tmills883 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because anything can fly in or out of it all Man are sluts.
2006-10-25 07:33:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ever heard the term "fly-swatter?"
...brings new meaning doesn't it?
Or
"Spanish Fly", "gotta fly", "Fly Boys", "Fly Infestation", "Black fly", "Fruit fly" and MY favorite "Horse Fly"
Oop! Fly' s down!
I could go on.
2006-10-25 07:41:55 · answer #4 · answered by Oh, I see 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's one of those kinds of things we may never know! I've heard it refered to as a "barn door", a "mail box", etc.
2006-10-25 07:33:43 · answer #5 · answered by Silver Wolf 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just a nickname I guess.
2006-10-25 07:33:43 · answer #6 · answered by Britni Gayle 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because of pecker
2006-10-25 07:51:11 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋