Fling (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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verb (used with object), flung [fluhng], /flʌŋ/, fling·ing.
  1. to throw, cast, or hurl with force or violence: to fling a stone.
  2. to move (oneself) violently with impatience, contempt, or the like: She flung herself angrily from the room.
  3. to put suddenly or violently: to fling a suspect into jail.
  4. to project or speak sharply, curtly, or forcefully: He flung his answer at the questioner.
  5. to involve (oneself) vigorously in an undertaking.
  6. to move, do, or say (something) quickly: to fling a greeting in passing.
  7. to send suddenly and rapidly: to fling fresh troops into a battle.
  8. to throw aside or off.
  9. to throw to the ground, as in wrestling or horseback riding.
verb (used without object), flung [fluhng], /flʌŋ/, fling·ing.
  1. to move with haste or violence; rush; dash.
  2. to fly into violent and irregular motions, as a horse; throw the body about, as a person.
  3. to speak harshly or abusively (usually followed by out): He flung out disgustedly against the whole human race.
noun
  1. an act of flinging.
  2. a short period of unrestrained pursuit of one's wishes or desires: The week of partying was my last fling before starting a new job.
  3. an attempt at something: He took a fling at playwriting.
  4. a critical or contemptuous remark; gibe.
  5. a lively Scottish dance characterized by flinging movements of the arms and legs.
verb flings, flinging or flung (flʌŋ) (mainly tr)
  1. to throw, esp with force or abandon; hurl or toss
  2. to put or send without warning or preparation
  3. to move (oneself or a part of the body) with abandon or speed
  4. to apply (oneself) diligently and with vigour (to)
  5. to cast aside; disregard
  6. to utter violently or offensively
  7. to give out; emit
noun
  1. the act or an instance of flinging; toss; throw
  2. a period or occasion of unrestrained, impulsive, or extravagant behaviour
  3. any of various vigorous Scottish reels full of leaps and turns, such as the Highland fling
  4. a trial; try
Fling (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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