Definition of fling
flung
play \ˈfləŋ\;flinging
play \ˈfliŋ-iŋ\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 Scotland : caper
transitive verb
1a : to throw forcefully, impetuously, or casually flung herself down on the sofa clothes were flung on the floorb : to cast as if by throwing flung off all restraint
2 : to place or send suddenly and unceremoniously (see unceremonious 2) was arrested and flung into prison
3 : to give unrestrainedly flung himself into music
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Examples of fling in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples of fling from the Web
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In 1962, Flatley volunteered to play end, to catch passes flung by sophomore Tom Myers.
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That said, the only thing that happens annually at Summer League on a consistent basis (on the court, at least) is that everyone flings themselves headfirst into conclusions anyway.
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Instead, there’s glee for Trump’s base in watching Trump bring justice to the streets of media Gotham, flinging Batarangs of acerbic nastiness at Mika Brzezinski’s bloody face.
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Suddenly the young woman flung open the tent flap, cursing and hurling debris.
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As Atlas Obscura writes, legend has it that Vlad’s wife flung herself from Poenari’s towers when Turks placed the castle under siege.
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This resulted in some wild enemy takedowns, including one where a foe was caught and then flung over a rafter and others where Spidey whipped giant, iron bars around like Lincoln logs.
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This'll be the song that college seniors play on their final night together or that summer flings play while hooking up for the last time.
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Harper tossed his bat aside, charged the mound, flung his helmet wildly and incited a melee inside AT&T Park.
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Origin and Etymology of fling
Middle English, perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse flengja to whip
Synonym Discussion of fling
fling
Definition of fling
1 : an act or instance of flinging
2a : a casual try or involvementb : a casual or brief love affair
3 : a period devoted to self-indulgence
Examples of fling in a Sentence
She had a fling with her boss.
They had time for one last fling before going back to school.
Recent Examples of fling from the Web
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Despite the big reveal, many remained skeptical whether or not her relationship with Shakur was more than just a fling.
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A summer fling in middle school has about as much a chance of working out as one that happens in your 30s: little to none.
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Finding a summer fling became way easier thanks to the launch of Tinder.
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Hialeah officials contracted with a company based in Markina (Basque country on the border of France and Spain) to construct the jai-alai walls, which are made of a very sturdy tempered glass and can absorb the 100-mph-plus pelota flings of players.
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Soraya Khashoggi had her own flings, including with actor Warren Beatty, former British lawmaker Jonathan Aitken, and the namesake grandson of former British prime minister Winston Churchill.
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A loss of her majority — something considered unthinkable a month ago — could end the Conservatives' seven-year hold on power and fling British politics into turmoil.
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Area music lovers will have the opportunity to close out this summer with Barenaked Ladies when the band headlines the Naperville Jaycees Last Fling in September.
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Come out to St. James United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 13, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. for its annual Spring Fling.
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Origin and Etymology of fling
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FLING Defined for English Language Learners
fling
playDefinition of fling for English Language Learners
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: to throw or push (something) in a sudden and forceful way
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: to forcefully move (yourself or a part of your body) in a specified way
fling
Definition of fling for English Language Learners
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: a brief sexual relationship
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: a short period of time spent doing enjoyable and exciting things
FLING Defined for Kids
Definition of fling for Students
flung
\ˈfləŋ\;flinging
1 : to throw hard or without care She flung the junk out the window.
2 : to move forcefully He flung his arms around her.
Definition of fling for Students
1 : an act of throwing hard or without care
2 : a time of freedom for pleasure The trip was our last fling of the summer.
3 : a brief try “… you and I are going to have one more fling at finding that last ticket.” — Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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