1
: to move in a brusque or headlong manner
flung out of the room in a rage
2
of an animal
: to kick or plunge vigorously
3
Scotland
: caper
1
a
: to throw forcefully, impetuously, or casually
flung herself down on the sofa
clothes were flung on the floor
b
: to cast as if by throwing
flung off all restraint
2
: to place or send suddenly and unceremoniously (see unceremonious sense 2)
was arrested and flung into prison
3
: to give unrestrainedly
flung himself into music
1
: an act or instance of flinging
2
a
: a casual try or involvement
b
: a casual or brief love affair
3
: a period devoted to self-indulgence
Synonyms
Examples of fling in a Sentence
Verb
He flung his shoe across the room.
She flung the door open and stormed into the room.
They flung their hats into the air.
She flung herself into his arms.
He flung his arms around her.
I flung back my head and laughed.
He leaned back and flung his leg over the arm of the chair.
She flung herself onto the couch.
Noun
She had a fling with her boss.
They had time for one last fling before going back to school.
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David Axe, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
But when a body is discovered in a remote town, they are flung into a new sweatier, stickier investigation.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2024
However, according to social media, Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick, JD Vance, had a memorable fling with one of his roommates— a couch in his Appalachian home growing up.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2024
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Verb
On Wednesday morning, Ukrainian air force bombers reportedly flung 10 Storm Shadow cruise missiles at a target in Maryino, a town in Kursk 25 miles from the border.
—David Axe, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
But when a body is discovered in a remote town, they are flung into a new sweatier, stickier investigation.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
An old fling of Diana whose family used to own the property lingers in the periphery, even popping up early in the morning to trim Rishi’s hedges; Rishi feels his masculinity threatened by this overly familiar white man.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2024
However, according to social media, Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick, JD Vance, had a memorable fling with one of his roommates— a couch in his Appalachian home growing up.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2024
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“Fling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fling. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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fling
1 of 2 verb1
: to move in an abrupt or headlong manner
flung out of the room in a huff
2
: to kick or plunge vigorously
the horse flung out at him as he went by
3
a
: to throw or swing with force
flung herself down on the couch
b
: to cast aside : discard
4
: to put suddenly and unexpectedly into a state or condition
flung into confusion
fling
2 of 2 noun1
: an act or instance of flinging
2
: a casual try or involvement
3
: a time of freedom for pleasure
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