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   fling

   /fliNG/

   verb

   • 1. throw or hurl forcefully: "he picked up the debris and flung it away"
   • ▪ move or push (something) suddenly or violently: "he flung back the bedclothes"
   • ▪ throw oneself headlong: "he flung himself down at her feet with a laugh"
   • ▪ wholeheartedly engage in or begin on (an enterprise): "the producer flung himself into an ugly battle with the studio"
   • ▪ put on or take off clothes carelessly or rapidly.
   • ▪ utter (words) forcefully: "the words were flung at her like an accusation"
   • ▪ go angrily or violently; rush: "he flung away to his study, slamming the door behind him"

   noun

   • 1. a short period of enjoyment or wild behavior: "one final fling before a tranquil retirement" Similar good timebingespreebit of funbit of amusementnight on the townfun and gamesenjoymententertainmentrecreationrevelryskylarkinglarks
   • ▪ a short, spontaneous sexual relationship: "I had a fling with someone when I was at college" Similar affairlove affairrelationshipromanceflirtationdallianceliaisonentanglementromantic entanglementinvolvementattachmentaffair of the heartintriguerelationsaffaireaffaire de/du cœuramourinformal:hanky-pankycarry-on
   • 2. short for Highland fling

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘go violently’): perhaps related to Old Norse flengja ‘flog’. The main verb sense is based on an earlier sense ‘reckless movement of the body’ and dates from the early 19th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. flinger noun

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFLING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

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   The meaning of FLING is to move in a brusque or headlong manner. How to use fling in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Fling.

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   Fling definition: to throw, cast, or hurl with force or violence. See examples of FLING used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFLING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FLING meaning: 1. to throw something or someone suddenly and with a lot of force: 2. to move or do something…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFLING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › flingFling - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › flingFling - definition of fling by The Free Dictionary

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   1. to throw, esp with force or abandon; hurl or toss. 2. to put or send without warning or preparation: to fling someone into jail. 3. ( also intr) to move (oneself or a part of the body) with abandon or speed: he flung himself into a chair. 4. ( usually foll by into) to apply (oneself) diligently and with vigour (to)

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfling verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of fling verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFLING | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    FLING definition: 1. to throw or move something suddenly and with a lot of force: 2. a sexual relationship that is…. Learn more.

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    fling to throw something somewhere with a lot of force, especially because you are angry or in a hurry: She flung the letter down onto the table. chuck ( informal ) to throw something carelessly: I chucked him the keys.