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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. www.wikihow.com › Whats-the-Difference-Between-a-Fling-and-aWhat’s the Difference between a Fling and a Relationship? - ...

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   Jul 30, 2024 · A partner in a fling may avoid commitment, while a relationship will involve planning to spend more time together. In a fling, your partner may often prioritize a physical relationship over an emotional one and make minimal effort to get to know you better as a person.

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

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   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.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › flingFling Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › flingFLING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

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

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   11 meanings: 1. to throw, esp with force or abandon; hurl or toss 2. to put or send without warning or preparation 3. to move.... Click for more definitions.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of fling – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge 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.

8. 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.

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

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   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.

10. www.slangsphere.com › fling-meaning-in-slang-understandingFling Meaning in Slang: Understanding the Contemporary Context

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    Aug 2, 2024 · Discover the slang meaning of 'fling'—a brief, casual relationship without serious commitment. Explore examples, statistics, and the impact of dating apps on modern romance.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › flingfling | meaning of fling in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    fling meaning, definition, what is fling: to throw something somewhere using a lot...: Learn more.