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- Dictionaryfling/flɪŋ/
verb
- 1. throw or hurl forcefully: "he picked up the debris and flung it away"
noun
- 1. a short period of enjoyment or wild behaviour: "one final fling before a tranquil retirement" Similar
- 2. short for Highland fling
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FLING definition: 1. to throw something or someone suddenly and with a lot of force: 2. to move or do something…. Learn more.
The meaning of FLING is to move in a brusque or headlong manner. How to use fling in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Fling.
1. To throw with violence: flung the dish against the wall. See Synonyms at throw. 2. To put or send suddenly or unexpectedly: troops that were flung into battle. 3. To engage (oneself) in an activity with abandon and energy. 4. To cast aside; discard: fling propriety away. v.intr.
A fling is a short period of enjoyment, especially the last one that you will get an opportunity to have. ...that last fling before you finally give up and take up a job. Synonyms: binge [ informal ] , good time , bash , bit of fun More Synonyms of fling
Fling definition: to throw, cast, or hurl with force or violence. See examples of FLING used in a sentence.
To fling is to throw something with force. You'll start a food fight in the cafeteria if you fling your vegetables at the kid across the table. The act of throwing something recklessly or with force can also be called a fling.
to throw something or someone suddenly and with a lot of force: He crumpled up the letter and flung it into the fire. "And you can take your ring back too!" she cried, flinging it down on the table. UK informal Could you fling the paper over here (= give me the paper)? Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to throw something.
FLING definition: 1. to throw or move something suddenly and with a lot of force: 2. a sexual relationship that is…. Learn more.
To move suddenly and violently; rush; dash. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To move (one's arms, legs, head, etc.) suddenly or impulsively. Webster's New World. More Verb Definitions (4) Synonyms: splurge. put away. cast away. throw away. cast out. throw out. dispose.
v. [ ~ + object] to throw or cast with force, violence, or without care: flung the dishes to the floor. to move (oneself ) violently or abruptly:[ ~ + oneself] flung herself from the room. to put or send suddenly or without preparation: to fling someone into jail.
