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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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to move or do something quickly and energetically: She flung her arms around his neck. The door was flung open by the wind. Sergei flung himself down on the sofa. UK informal Let me just fling (= quickly put) a few things into my bag, and I'll be right with you. UK informal They were flung (= quickly put) in prison.
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.
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.
The meaning of FLING is to move in a brusque or headlong manner. How to use fling in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Fling.
FLING meaning: 1. to throw something or someone suddenly and with a lot of force: 2. to move or do something…. Learn more.
FLING definition: 1. to throw or move something suddenly and with a lot of force: 2. a sexual relationship that is…. Learn more.
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.
Definition of fling noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of fling verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
