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fling
[fling]
verb (used with object)
to throw, cast, or hurl with force or violence.
to fling a stone.
to move (oneselfā) violently with impatience, contempt, or the like.
She flung herself angrily from the room.
to put suddenly or violently.
to fling a suspect into jail.
to project or speak sharply, curtly, or forcefully.
He flung his answer at the questioner.
to involve (oneselfā) vigorously in an undertaking.
to move, do, or say (something) quickly.
to fling a greeting in passing.
to send suddenly and rapidly.
to fling fresh troops into a battle.
to throw aside or off.
to throw to the ground, as in wrestling or horseback riding.
verb (used without object)
to move with haste or violence; rush; dash.
to fly into violent and irregular motions, as a horse; throw the body about, as a person.
to speak harshly or abusively (usually followed byout ).
He flung out disgustedly against the whole human race.
noun
an act of flinging.
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.
an attempt at something.
He took a fling at playwriting.
a critical or contemptuous remark; gibe.
Also called Highland fling.Ģża lively Scottish dance characterized by flinging movements of the arms and legs.
fling
/ “Ś±ōÉŖÅ /
verb
to throw, esp with force or abandon; hurl or toss
to put or send without warning or preparation
to fling someone into jail
(also intr) to move (oneself or a part of the body) with abandon or speed
he flung himself into a chair
(usually foll by into) to apply (oneself) diligently and with vigour (to)
to cast aside; disregard
she flung away her scruples
to utter violently or offensively
poeticĢżto give out; emit
noun
the act or an instance of flinging; toss; throw
a period or occasion of unrestrained, impulsive, or extravagant behaviour
to have a fling
any of various vigorous Scottish reels full of leaps and turns, such as the Highland fling
a trial; try
to have a fling at something different
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- outfling verb (used with object)
- Ė“Ś±ō¾±²Ō²µ±š°ł noun
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of fling1
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of fling1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
These measurements can reveal how particles are flung out from the Sun in the form of solar wind.
After California Highway Patrol officers pushed protesters off the 101 Freeway, people wearing masks flung chunks of concrete ā and even a few electric scooters ā at the officers, who sheltered under an overpass.
I can see him sitting in front of the tube, letting out a cheer every time another āmigrant criminalā flings a rock or a scooter at a patrol car.
Five of the children were on the castle when the gales swept it up and flung it across the school oval.
Whether you choose the mini bucket bag or the AimĆ©e bag, each piece blends charming crochet with polished leather and enameled metal accents ā because just like any great summer fling, opposites attract.
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