transitive verb flung, flinging fling′·ing

1. to throw, esp. with force or violence; hurl; cast
2. to put abruptly or violently to be flung into confusion
3. to move (one's arms, legs, head, etc.) suddenly or impulsively
4. to throw (oneself) energetically (into a task)
5. to throw aside; disregard to fling caution to the winds
6. Old Poet. to emit or diffuse

Etymology: ME flingen, to rush < ON flengja, to whip (Norw dial., to throw) < IE base *plāk-: see flaw

intransitive verb

1. to move suddenly and violently; rush; dash
2. to kick and plunge, as a horse does: often with out

noun

1. an act of flinging
2. a brief time of unrestrained pleasures or dissipation
3. a spirited dance the Highland fling
4. Informal a trial effort; try to have a fling at acting
5. Informal a brief love affair