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 verb 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 Scottish : capertransitive verb 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 <was arrested and flung into prison>
3 : to give unrestrainedly <flung himself into music>

synonyms see throw

— fling·er \ˈfliŋ-ər\ noun