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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024fling /flɪŋ/USA pronunciation v., flung/flʌŋ/USA pronunciation fling•ing, n. v. [~ + object] - to throw or cast with force, violence, or without care:flung the dishes to the floor.
- to move (oneself ) violently or abruptly:[~ + oneself]flung herself from the room.
- to put or send suddenly or without preparation:to fling someone into jail.
- to involve (oneself ) actively in an undertaking:[~ + oneself]He flung himself into writing the book.
- to throw aside or off:[~ + out + object]We flung out a lot of old books.
- fling off or on, to take off, or put on, (one's clothes) quickly and carelessly: [ ~ + off/on + obj]:She flung off her clothes and jumped in the shower. I flung on a sweater and left.[ ~ + obj + off/on]:to fling it off.
n. [countable] - an act or instance of flinging.
- a short period of unrestrained self-indulgence:a last fling before marriage.
- an attempt at something:took a fling at playwriting.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024fling (fling),USA pronunciation v., flung, fling•ing, n. v.t. - to throw, cast, or hurl with force or violence:to fling a stone.
- to move (oneself ) 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 (oneself ) 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.
v.i. - 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 fol. by out):He flung out disgustedly against the whole human race.
n. - 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. - Music and DanceAlso called Highland fling. a lively Scottish dance characterized by flinging movements of the arms and legs.
- 1250–1300; Middle English; compare Swedish flänga to fly, race
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: fling /flɪŋ/ vb (flings, flinging, flung /flʌŋ/)(mainly tr)- 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
- (usually followed by into) to apply (oneself) diligently and with vigour (to)
- to cast aside; disregard: she flung away her scruples
n - the act or an instance of flinging; toss; throw
- a period or occasion of unrestrained, impulsive, or extravagant behaviour
- 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
Etymology: 13th Century: of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse flengja to flog, Swedish flänga, Danish flængeˈflinger n |