fling
fling
Definition
fling (fliŋ)
transitive verb flung, flinging fling′·ing
- to throw, esp. with force or violence; hurl; cast
- to put abruptly or violently to be flung into confusion
- to move (one's arms, legs, head, etc.) suddenly or impulsively
- to throw (oneself) energetically (into a task)
- to throw aside; disregard to fling caution to the winds
- 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
- to move suddenly and violently; rush; dash
- to kick and plunge, as a horse does: often with out
noun
- an act of flinging
- a brief time of unrestrained pleasures or dissipation
- a spirited dance the Highland fling
- Informal a trial effort; try to have a fling at acting
- Informal a brief love affair
fling
Synonyms
fling
Synonyms
fling
Usage Examples
Object
- rock: Give me all the money, or I will fling an enormous rock at your head.
Adjective modifier
- casual: But what is it that brings men and women together for casual flings or lifetime commitments?
- final: I know lots of people who come back for final fling.
- brief: She had a brief fling with Matt on the rebound.
Modifying Another Word
- suddenly: A hand may suddenly fling out, a shoulder may shrug, a foot may kick, or the entire body may jerk.
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