Sekirov Dictionary

fling

/ˈflɪŋ/

noun 9
verb 4
forms 8
phrases 2

noun9

An act of throwing, often violently.
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An act or period of unrestrained indulgence, enthusiasm, or both.
- When I was as young as you, I had my fling. I led a life of pleasure. — 1838
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(informal) A short romantic, oftentimes sexual, relationship.
- I had a fling with a girl I met on holiday.
A lively Scottish country dance.
A party, especially a dance party.
(figurative) An attempt, a try.
An act of moving the limbs or body with violent movements, especially in a dance.
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(no longer used) A severe or contemptuous remark; an expression of sarcastic scorn; a gibe or taunt.
- I, who love to have a fling, / Both at senate house and king. — 1732
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(no longer used) A trifling matter; an object of contempt.
- England were but a fling / Save for the crooked stick and the grey goose wing. — 1800

verb4

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To throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl.
- 'Tis Fate that casts the Dice, and as she flings, Of Kings makes Pedants, and of Pedants Kings. — 1693
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(literary) To move (oneself) abruptly or violently; to rush or dash.
- And crop-full, out of doors he flings. — 1645
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(literary) To utter abusive language; to sneer.
- The scold began to flout and fling.
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(no longer used) To throw; to wince; to flounce.
- The horse flung most potently, making his heels fly aloft in the air. — 1836

forms

flang · flinged · flung · flungest · flinging · flingeth · flings · flingest

Phrases with fling

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