Main Entry:

¹fling

Pronunciation:

\ˈfliŋ\

Function:

verb

Inflected Form(s):

flung \ˈfləŋ\ ; fling·ing \ˈfliŋ-iŋ\

Etymology:

Middle English, perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse flengja to whip

Date:

14th century

intransitive verb1: to move in a brusque or headlong manner <flung out of the room in a rage>2of an animal : to kick or plunge vigorously3Scottish : capertransitive verb1 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 <was arrested and flung into prison>3: to give unrestrainedly <flung himself into music>

synonyms see throw

— fling·er \ˈfliŋ-ər\ noun