fling

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fling

He gave the frisbee a powerful fling across the park.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A short period of enjoyment or wild behavior: A brief time when someone acts with abandon, often doing things they normally wouldn't.
    • A short, energetic attempt or try: A brief and vigorous effort to do something.
    • A short, often casual, romantic or sexual relationship: A brief, non-serious romantic involvement.
    • A vigorous Scottish dance: A lively traditional dance, especially from Scotland.

  2. Verb:

    • To throw something with force or without care: To propel an object violently or carelessly.
    • To move oneself or a part of one's body suddenly and forcefully: To move or put oneself somewhere in a sudden, energetic, or emotional way.
    • To say something in a sudden, forceful, or aggressive way: To utter words abruptly or angrily.
    • To indulge oneself freely, often with money or pleasure: To allow oneself to enjoy something without restraint, especially for a short time.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • She had a brief fling with acting before becoming a lawyer. (A short attempt/period of enjoyment)
    • They had a summer fling while on vacation. (A short romantic relationship)
    • He decided to have one last fling before starting his new job. (A period of wild enjoyment)

  • Verb:

    • In anger, he flung the book across the room. (Threw with force)
    • She flung herself onto the bed and cried. (Moved herself suddenly)
    • "I don't care!" he flung back at his critic. (Said something forcefully)
Advanced Usage

  • "to have one's fling": To have a period of wild enjoyment or freedom, often before settling down.

    • He traveled the world to have his fling before starting a family.

  • "to fling caution to the wind(s)": To stop being careful and act in a reckless way.

    • She decided to fling caution to the wind and quit her job to travel.

  • "a Highland fling": Refers specifically to the lively traditional solo dance of Scotland.

    • The dancer performed a perfect Highland fling.
Variants and Related Words
  • Flinger (n, rare): One who flings.
  • Flinging (gerund/n): The act of throwing or moving forcefully.
Synonyms
  • Noun (for period/wild behavior): Spree, binge, revel.
  • Noun (for attempt): Try, attempt, go, whirl, crack.
  • Verb (for throw): Hurl, toss, chuck, sling, cast.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Fling away/off: To discard or reject something carelessly.
    • He flung away his old papers.
  • Fling out: 1. To eject someone forcefully. 2. To say something angrily.
    • The bouncer flung the troublemaker out of the bar.
    • He flung out a string of insults.
  • Fling on/off: To put on or take off clothing hastily.
    • She flung on her coat and ran out the door.
Related Idioms
  • "Fling mud at someone": To make malicious accusations against someone; to slander.
    • The political opponents spent the debate flinging mud at each other.
  • "Fling oneself at someone": To try too obviously and eagerly to attract someone romantically.
    • She was embarrassed after flinging herself at him at the party.
  • "Fling open": To open a door or window suddenly and widely.
    • He flung open the windows to let in fresh air.
fling

He gave the frisbee a powerful fling across the park.

Noun
  1. the act of flinging
  2. a brief indulgence of your impulses
  3. a usually brief attempt
    • he took a crack at it
    • I gave it a whirl
Verb
  1. throw or cast away
    • Put away your worries
  2. indulge oneself
    • I splurged on a new TV
  3. move in an abrupt or headlong manner
    • He flung himself onto the sofa
  4. throw with force or recklessness
    • fling the frisbee

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